The accuracy of the cancer antigen (CA)–125 test in predicting ovarian cancer varies by ethnicity, primarily due to factors like age and comorbidities rather than ethnicity itself. General ...

The cancer antigen (CA)-125 test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study found. It's the latest example of medical tests that ...

Should I ask my doctor for a CA 125 blood test to screen for ovarian cancer? Answer From Shannon K. Laughlin-Tommaso, M.D. The cancer antigen 125 (CA 125) blood test isn't recommended for women with ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . CA-125 is a “useful test” for ovarian cancer in primary care, especially in symptomatic women aged older than 50 ...

CHICAGO (Reuters) - Researchers have found a new way to use an existing blood test that may provide a way to screen women for ovarian cancer, perhaps in time to cure more women of the deadly disease.

Earlier detection of cancer is a good thing, right? So why did FDA just warn against ovarian cancer screening tests? This week, the agency published a safety communication warning against using ...

Q: I received an e-mail that is circulating around, imploring women to insist on an annual CA-125 blood test for the detection of ovarian cancer. The e-mail said it’s kind of like the female ...