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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...