Ovarian cancer

Date Published: 
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Duration: 
25:49
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Dr Anil Sharma talks about ovarian cancer. Anil is a specialist gynaecologist working in private practice at Auckland Central Urogynaecology in Auckland.

 

Topics:

  • How common is ovarian cancer in NZ.
  • What are the risk factors.
  • Questions to ask and symptoms to lookout for.
  • Common diagnosis made prior to that of ovarian cancer.
  • Can we screen for ovarian cancer.
  • Red flags for ovarian cancer.
  • Performing examinations – what to look for?
  • First line tests and investigations.
  • CA125 test for screening?
  • Management in menopausal and premenopausal women.
  • What your patient can expect when being seen by a specialist.
  • Prognosis and five year outcomes.
     

Take home messages

  • Blurred red flags with vague outlines, so watch for vague bloating type abdominal symptoms
  • Always do a pelvic exam
  • If concerned get an urgent ultrasound and a CA125 test
  • Get a second opinion where you think there is a mass

  

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Presenter

Anil Sharma
Specialist Gynaecologist.

To contact Anil Click here.

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This presentation is intended for qualified health practitioners professional development and should not be relied upon for any other purpose. Any opinions offered are those of the presenter or other speaker and do not necessarily represent the views of Goodfellow Unit.