Screening for Ovarian Cancer

Release Date: May 2004

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This topic page summarizes the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for ovarian cancer.

Summary of Recommendation / Supporting Documents

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Summary of Recommendation

• The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends against routine screening for ovarian cancer.
  Grade: D Recommendation.

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Supporting Documents

Screening for Ovarian Cancer, May 2004
Recommendation Statement (PDF File, 188 KB; PDF Help)
Brief Evidence Update (PDF File, 182 KB; PDF Help)

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Current as of May 2004

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Internet Citation:

Screening for Ovarian Cancer, Topic Page. May 2004. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. http://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/uspsovar.htm

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