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. 2021:1:36.
doi: 10.1038/s43856-021-00037-9. Epub 2021 Oct 5.

Next steps in the early detection of ovarian cancer

Robert C Bast  1 , Chae Young Han  1 , Zhen Lu  1 , Karen H Lu  2
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Next steps in the early detection of ovarian cancer

Robert C Bast et al. Commun Med (Lond). 2021.

Abstract

A recent ovarian cancer screening trial found no reduction in mortality, despite increased detection of early stage disease. Here, we discuss these findings and examine next steps to develop more effective approaches for the early detection of ovarian cancer.

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Conflict of interest statement

Competing interests Dr. Bast receives royalties for the discovery of CA125 from Fujirebio Diagnostics Inc. The other authors declare no competing interests.

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