Ovarian cancer screening does more harm than good, study shows
Sunday, June 12, 2011 - 00:00
in Health & Medicine
An 18-year study by the National Cancer Institute finds that ultrasounds and blood tests aimed at early detection don't save lives, but expose women to avoidable complications.An 18-year study from the National Cancer Institute has found that widespread screening for ovarian cancer doesn't save lives but does set up many women for needless surgery and avoidable complications.