Ovarian Cancer (Diagnostics)

Researchers Develop Tumor Index

Published in Women's Health Weekly, January 22nd, 2000

University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas researchers have developed a new ovarian tumor index that will help physicians accurately diagnose ovarian tumors as either cancerous or benign and hopefully save thousands of women from unnecessary surgeries.

The majority of women who have ovarian tumors, confirmed through ultrasound, discover after major surgery that their tumors were benign, but physicians have such a difficult time diagnosing this deadly cancer that many recommend aggressive treatment just in case.

"The early detection of ovarian cancer is a formidable challenge and an elusive task," said Dr. Diane Twickler, associate...

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Source: Women's Health Weekly (2000-01-22)

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