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Up Close - Women's Health - September 27, 2012
Quick survey found effective for ovarian cancer screening
Questionnaire takes less than two minutes, checks for six key warning signs

Newswise

A simple three-question paper-and-pencil survey, given to women in the doctor's office in less than two minutes, can effectively identify those who are experiencing symptoms that may indicate ovarian cancer, according to a study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, in Seattle.

The research center claims the study represents the first evaluation of an ovarian cancer symptom-screening tool in a primary care setting among normal-risk women as part of their routine...


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