skip to main
|
skip to sidebar
Blog Archives: Nov 2004 - present
Special items: Ovarian Cancer and Us blog best viewed in Firefox
Safety Communications > The FDA recommends against using screening tests for ovarian cancer screening: FDA Safety Communication
Summary of Problem and Scope:
Despite extensive research and
published studies, there are currently no screening tests for ovarian
cancer that are sensitive enough to reliably screen for ovarian cancer
without a high number of inaccurate results. However, over the years,
numerous companies have marketed tests that claim to screen for and
detect ovarian cancer.
For example, recently, Abcodia Incorporated
began marketing the Risk of Ovarian Cancer Algorithm (ROCA) test in the
United States, with claims that the ROCA test can screen for and detect
ovarian cancer before symptoms appear and increase the chance for
survival. Yet, available data do not support its claims......
0 comments :
Post a Comment
Your comments?
Note: Only a member of this blog may post a comment.