How to check for ovarian cancer at home?

Home testing and Ovarian Cancer, diagnostic tests, self assessment, and other tools and products in relation to Ovarian Cancer. read more

If there is reason to suspect you have ovarian cancer based on your symptoms and/or physical exam, your doctor will order some tests to check further. Consultation with a specialist If the results of your pelvic exam or other tests suggest that you have ovarian cancer, you will need a doctor or surgeon who specializes in treating women with this type of cancer. read more

It's useful to bear in mind that a regular smear test will only pick up symptoms for cervical cancer. Many women mistakenly think that their smear will catch ovarian cancer too but this isn't the case. At present, there isn't a routine screening programme in place for ovarian cancer. read more