ABC News11d
A common blood test for ovarian cancer is more likely to fall short for Black and Native American women
This was the case for Nefa-Tari Moore, 45, a three time "thriver" of gynecological cancer. The blood test for CA-125, a ...
Medscape15d
CA-125 Shows Less Accuracy in Black and American Indian Patients with Ovarian Cancer
Researchers examined CA-125 levels at diagnosis, defining them as elevated/borderline or negative/normal in 250,749 patients with ovarian cancer.
Psychiatry Advisor3d
CA-125 Levels Vary by Patient Race at Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
Black and American Indian patients are less likely to have elevated cancer antigen (CA)-125 levels at ovarian cancer diagnosis.
Native News Online1d
Ovarian Cancer Test Less Effective for Native, Black Women
A standard diagnostic test for ovarian cancer is less effective in detecting the disease among Black and Native American ...
EurekAlert!16d
Cancer antigen 125 levels at time of ovarian cancer diagnosis by race and ethnicity
In this cohort study of patients with ovarian cancer, American Indian and Black patients were 23% less likely to have an elevated cancer antigen (CA)-125 level at diagnosis. Current CA-125 thresholds ...
STAT16d
Blood test for ovarian cancer misses some Black and Native American patients, study finds
A common blood test may miss ovarian cancer in some Black and Native American patients, delaying their treatment, a new study finds. It’s the latest example of medical tests that contribute to ...
clinicaladvisor.com11d
CA-125 Levels Vary by Patient Race at Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis
The likelihood of having an elevated CA-125 level at ovarian cancer diagnosis was lower for American Indian, Asian, or Black patients versus White patients. HealthDay News — Black and American ...