The effectiveness of ovarian cancer screening. A decision analysis model.
OBJECTIVE: To estimate the effectiveness of ovarian cancer screening with CA 125 and transvaginal sonography. DESIGN: Decision analysis was used to examine the no-screen compared with the screen strategy. SETTING: Estimates of cancer incidence, survival, and life expectancy were derived from population-based data and clinical series. SUBJECTS: A cohort of 40-year-old women of all races and residing in the United States. INTERVENTIONS: A one-time screening intervention. The criterion standard for diagnosis of ovarian cancer was evaluation with exploratory laparotomy. MAIN OUTCOME MEASURE: Average years of life expectancy gained by women in the screened group. RESULTS: Screening for ovarian cancer with a combination of CA 125 and transvaginal sonography increases the average life expectancy in the population by less than 1 day. CONCLUSIONS: Given the limited effect on overall life expectancy, it is unlikely that mass screening for ovarian cancer with CA 125 and transvaginal sonography would be an effective health policy.
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- Ultrasonography
- Survival Rate
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- Prognosis
- Prevalence
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Published In
DOI
ISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Location
Related Subject Headings
- United States
- Ultrasonography
- Survival Rate
- Sensitivity and Specificity
- Prognosis
- Prevalence
- Ovarian Neoplasms
- Mass Screening
- Life Expectancy
- Incidence