Simple ovarian cancer symptom survey that checks for 6 warning signs may improve early detection

(Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center) A simple three-question paper-and-pencil survey, given to women in the doctor's office in less than two minutes, can effectively identify those who are experiencing symptoms that may indicate ovarian cancer, according to a study by researchers at Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. The study represents the first evaluation of an ovarian cancer symptom-screening tool in a primary care setting among normal-risk women. The results are published online in the Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology.