Cancer

Ovarian cancer

Guidelines for preventive activities in general practice

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Cancer | Ovarian cancer

Prevalence and context of the condition

It is estimated that more than 1200 people were diagnosed with ovarian cancer in 2023 in Australia.¹

Table of recommendations

Screening

Recommended as of: 28/06/2024

Recommendation	Grade	How often	References
Screening for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women is not recommended.	Not recommended (Strong)	N/A	²

Further information

In 2019, Cancer Australia found that there is currently no evidence available that screening for ovarian cancer results in reduced mortality for women.²

Considerations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples

There are no specific recommendations for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

References

Cancer Council. Ovarian cancer. Australia: Cancer Council, 2023 [Accessed 3 November 2023].
Cancer Australia. Testing for ovarian cancer in asymptomatic women. Australia: Cancer Australia, 2019 [Accessed 3 November 2023].

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