Ovarian Cancer Screenings Not So Effective In Saving Lives

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Ovarian Cancer Screenings Not So Effective In Saving Lives

Ovarian Cancer Screenings Not So Effective In Saving LivesAccording to new research, annual screenings for ovarian cancer would only reduce the cancer's mortality rate by 11%. No currently-available screening program was proven to save lives, as the disease is rare and tends to spread without causing symptoms.

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