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Finding and Surviving Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis How is ovarian cancer diagnosed? Number 3: Detection of ovarian cancer. If ovarian cancer is diagnosed early, before it has spread outside of the ovaries, the chance that it can be controlled is better. Unfortunately, only 25% of ovarian cancers are found early. This is because no good screening tests are available for ovarian cancer. CA-125 is a test used to help follow the course of ovarian cancer after it is diagnosed. CA-125 is not used as a screening test for ovarian cancer. A woman’s best option for early detection is a yearly pelvic exam by her healthcare provider. During this exam, the doctor can feel the ovaries for any hard, suspicious areas that might suggest the presence of ovarian cancer.
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