DETECTING CANCER EARLY

Help With Research Into Early Ovarian Cancer Detection

Reducing the likelihood that ovarian cancer is a cause of your symptoms is a major relief.

The OVERT Study is collecting blood samples from up to 5,000 women aged 22 years and older with vague symptoms who will take part in the OVERT study Participation in this study will contribute to scientific research that could transform early detection of disease for women .

Symptoms of ovarian cancer are vague and are often ignored; research shows women have symptoms early in the course of disease. It is important to take women’s symptoms seriously and reduce the likelihood that they are due to ovarian cancer, which in the early stages is a highly treatable disease.

Vaginal bleed (post-menopause)

Feeling full after eating a few bites

Persistent bloating or abdominal distention

Been told you have a lump (mass) on the tissue near your uterus

Your physician will conduct a physical examination, review your clinical history and symptoms, collect a blood sample, and perform a transvaginal ultrasound (TVU). Depending on your physician’s findings you will either be referred to a specialist or more likely require follow up visits at 6 and 12 months after your initial visit. The 6 month follow up visit will be a telephone consultation and the 12 month follow up visit will be a telephone consultation or a possible in person visit that will include a transvaginal ultrasound. The information collected will enable physicians to assess the accuracy of the blood test. If the study is successful, the study could transform early disease detection for women. Contact your local physician for more information and to see if you qualify.