I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in November 2016. Further genetic testing showed the likely cause of my cancer was endometriosis. A simple blood test at the outset by my GP could have highlighted possible ovarian cancer. A screening programme could reduce many incidents of ovarian cancer.
A CA125 test measures the amount of the protein CA125 in blood. In some cases, a CA125 test may be used to look for early signs of ovarian cancer in people with a very high risk of the disease.