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July 8, 2009New England Journal of Medicine403 citations

Screening for Ovarian Cancer

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DCDaniel L. Clarke‐Pearson

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A 56-year-old woman presents to her physician, requesting screening for ovarian cancer. She reports the recent death of a friend from ovarian cancer at the age of 65 years. The patient has no family history of ovarian or breast cancer. The physical examination, including pelvic and rectal examination, is normal. Should the physician recommend screening for ovarian cancer?

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synapsesocial.com/papers/6a62ff6baca57fe965287a8dhttps://doi.org/10.1056/nejmcp0901926
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