Ovarian Cancer Diagnosis

To check for ovarian cancer, your doctor will likely perform a pelvic exam to feel for lumps or changes in and around the ovaries, and order additional tests if you’ve been experiencing persistent abdominal bloating, discomfort or other symptoms, or if you have risk factors for ovarian cancer.

Women found to have a suspicious mass or other indication of ovarian cancer should see an ovarian cancer specialist, ideally a gynecologic oncologist.
The following tests and procedures can help determine if you have ovarian, fallopian tube, or peritoneal cancer (the peritoneum is a layer of tissue that lines your abdomen). They can also help in determining the stage of the cancer, and build a treatment plan specifically for you.

• Imaging Tests
• CA- 125 Blood Test
• Biopsy