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Re: Doctors - Re: 'Ovarian Pap Test'From: Kayla (anonymous@obgyn.net)Sat, 28 Sep 2002 11:32:07 -0500 (CDT)
At Thu, 26 Sep 2002, Michelle wrote: > >>>At Thu, 26 Sep 2002, Tara wrote: >>>> >>>>Doctors: >>>>I recall reading about an ovarian test now used in Europe -- this test >>>>is supposedly able to detect as early as stage 1 ovarian cancer. From >>>>what I recall, the test is a simple blood prick finger test. I think >>>>the article said that it is in the trial stage at Northwestern >>>>University Med School??? Sorry lol, this may or may not be accurate as I >>>>am writing off the top of my head -- don't even know if Northwestern has >>>>a Med School. >>>> >>>>you are absolutely correct..... >> >>There are other blood tests being tested in Boston also. Also, see my >>earlier post on the new "pap" test for ovarian cancer. > >They seem to be making some wonderful progress in this field! Michelle, I am so excited to tell you that there is a blood test that can determine early stage ovarian cancer. It was in our local newspaper several months ago and recently I heard that the accuracy rate was 100%. The blood test looks for a certain pattern of proteins that are associated w/ ovarian cancer. You are right about it being developed at Northwestern Medical School...in Evanston, IL, it was either that school or the University of Chicago...can't remember. I've been keeping an eye out on this b/c I have had already a precancerous tumor removed from one of my ovaries. If you want more information, I would check the Chicago Tribune website and Northwestern's. I will look on those and send the links!
-- Kayla **Just someone who cares, preparing for the medical field**
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