Screening Recommendations for persons at “general population risk” (refers to persons of a certain age, who are not known to have any medical conditions, family history of cancer or specific exposures that would increase the risk of developing certain type/s of cancer above that of the general population)

All ages

Screening for ovarian cancer by ultrasound, the measurement of serum tumor markers, or pelvic examination is not recommended. At this time there is no evidence that ovarian cancer screening results in improvements in morbidity, mortality or quality of life

Surveillance Recommendations for persons at “Increased risk” * (see below for examples of "increased risk", these levels are variable; talk with your doctor)

All ages

• talk with your doctor about your family history of cancer and your overall health status
• discuss whether a plan for on-going surveillance is indicated
• consider involvement in a prevention trial
• consider a consultation with a genetic counselor for risk assessment

*Ovarian Cancer Risk Increased Among

• women who have a mother, sisters, daughters, or maternal aunt with breast cancers and/or ovarian cancers, especially if one or more is diagnosed before age 50 years
• women without children, with a personal history of obesity, and/or with a personal history of breast, endometrial, or colorectal cancer