Ovarian cancer
Date Published:
Tuesday, October 30, 2018
Duration:
25:49
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
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Resources
- Appropriate use of tumour markers - BPAC NZ (2010)
- Ovarian Cancer - Health Navigator NZ Patient information
- Ovarian Cancer - Cancer Society NZ
Presenter
Anil Sharma
Specialist Gynaecologist.
To contact Anil Click here.
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.