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May 8th = World Ovarian Cancer Day 2022 #WOCD2022
A thread on some points I wish to relay as a Medical Oncologist with subspecialty in GYN oncology and based in fair Ireland pic.twitter.com/MmjveOuVZT
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There is no reliable #screening test for ovarian cancer
Pap smears do not diagnose ovarian cancer
Ca125 is not a reliable test
Pelvic/vaginal USS may miss a diagnosis or overdiagnose a normal cyst
Until we have better screening, symptoms are all we have #BEAT
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#ovariancancer, the new@thisisgo_ie website is an amazing & trustworthy resource for women & families navigating this diagnosis & treatment plan Packed with videos, factsheets, & evidence-based info@yvonneo_meara@donalb5@Shotoole81http://www.thisisgo.ieShow this thread -
5/8 Many newly diagnosed patients are eligible for germline & tumour BRCA testing through
@hseNCCP and arranged by your oncologist. Always ask whether this test is suitable for you.@McVeighTerripic.twitter.com/gl4X3ZreoaShow this thread -
6/8 The majority of high grade ovarian cancers can access
#PARPinhibitors at various stages in their treatment course. Another discussion for your oncologist!pic.twitter.com/dB0uLNkHbKShow this thread -
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#CancerResearch &#clinicaltrials have changed dramatically over past decade... for the better! Cancer Trials Ireland@cancertrials_ie has a list of many trials open but#justask regarding available international trials https://www.cancertrials.ie/@luucymuurphyShow this thread -
8/8 International Clinical Trials Day May 20th 2022
@cancertrials_ie has a "Just Ask" free public webinar to mark this day 2-3pm Friday May 20th Email info@cancertrials.ie or to download the@cancertrials_ie "Just Ask" booklet, visit http://www.cancertrials.ie#justaskShow this thread
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