Ovarian cancer detection

Ovarian cancer is called "the silent killer" because women typically experience no symptoms until the disease is advanced. Lesbians are especially vulnerable, experts say, because they often don't get good gynecological care. But a recent breakthrough may help with lifesaving early detection. Scientists announced February 8 that a new blood test accurately detects ovarian cancer at its earliest and most curable state. Preliminary tests were 100% accurate in detecting 50 cases of ovarian cancer in a blind study of 106 blood samples. The test could be widely available and affordable within just a few years.