Are you at risk of ovarian cancer?
- Doctor review to determine if testing may be suitable for you
- Advanced blood-based testing for high-risk individuals
Most ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage.²

Typical later stage diagnosis
Early-stage detection


~70% of ovarian cancers are diagnosed at an advanced stage²

An emerging approach to clinical assessment
Advanced ovarian cancer blood-based testing is supported by clinical research and is designed to detect biological signals associated with ovarian cancer. Validation studies involving over 300 patients, including individuals from high-risk populations, demonstrated 78.2% sensitivity and 94% specificity.⁴
This type if testing may support specialist clinical decision-making for people at increased risk, when used alongside other diagnostic tools.
The limitations of current investigation methods
Ovarian cancer can be difficult to investigate because its symptoms often overlap with other common conditions5.
The CA-125 blood test is commonly used, however, it has known limitations, particularly during the early stages of ovarian cancer6. Imaging scans such as ultrasound, CT scans or MRI may also be used.
The only way to confirm an ovarian cancer diagnosis is through a biopsy, usually in surgery6.
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References
- https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/publications-and-resources/position-statements/testing-ovarian-cancer-asymptomatic-women/background/
- https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/ovarian-cancer/diagnosis/staging-prognosis/
- https://www.cancer.org.au/assets/pdf/understanding-ovarian-cancer-booklet
- ClearNote Health, data on file
- https://www.thewomens.org.au/health-information/womens-cancers-pre-cancers/ovarian-cancer
- https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/ovarian-cancer/diagnosis/tests/
- https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/impacted-by-cancer/lynch-syndrome
- https://www.ovariancancer.net.au/about-ovarian-cancer/genetics-and-ovarian-cancer
- https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/publications-and-resources/position-statements/testing-ovarian-cancer-asymptomatic-women-0/