Cancer marker profile-Ovarian-Comprehensive

Ovary is the female reproductive organ mainly responsible for the production of female hormones and has a major role in fertility and sexual functions. Ovarian disorders can often lead to hormonal imbalance and fertility issues. Ovarian cancers or malignancies occur due to formation of abnormal multiplication of cells or tissues leading to the formation of fibroids or mass which can often be cancerous. The diagnosis or initial screening is done by certain cancer marker and some hormonal tests. Cancer markers or tumour markers are proteins produced by the normal cells as well as cancer cells, but are produced in higher levels by the cancer cells. Cancer marker profile- Ovarian-Comprehensive consists of tests to measure the levels of tumour markers in the blood, urine, and other body fluids. This profile test is used along with other tests may be helpful in the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and decide the treatment prognosis. This test should however, not be used in isolation for the diagnosis of ovarian tumours.

WRITTEN BY: Dr.Shibani R Medical Writer, Medical Affairs