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    1. How Is Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed?

      1. How Is Ovarian Cancer Diagnosed?

        If you or your doctor is concerned that you might have ovarian cancer, there is no single test that will tell you for sure.

      2. Genetic Testing for Ovarian Cancer Risk

        To gauge your odds of ovarian cancer, doctors run a test of your blood -- or sometimes saliva -- called the BRCA gene test.

      3. What Is the CA-125 Test?

        The CA-125 test looks for certain proteins in your blood. Ovarian cancer can be the reason for these proteins.

      4. Advancements in Predicting Ovarian Cancer

        While experts are constantly looking for better ways to screen and test for ovarian cancer, they haven’t had much success.

      5. What to Do After an Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

        An ovarian cancer diagnosis can feel overwhelming. The good news is, there are things you can do on your path to recovery.

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