Keywords

abdominal distension, CA 125, early diagnosis gynecologic malignancy, cancer survival, BRCA1, BRCA2, and MMR mutations, ovarian cancer, pelvic pain, screening, subtle symptoms, ultrasound

Authors

1. Slatnik, Christa L.P. NP, RN, BN
2. Duff, Elsie NP, BScN, MEd

Abstract

Abstract: Ovarian cancer is the most fatal of all gynecologic malignancies. Despite the lack of a recommended screening test for ovarian cancer, NPs can identify risk factors, ensure patients are aware of subtle symptoms, and provide adequate testing and analysis of results.