Ovarian cancer diagnosis

It's always necessary to verify and specify the ovarian cancer diagnosis to develop the most effective treatment program. The first step includes gathering all patient complaints, symptoms, and information about family, lifestyle, pregnancies, etc. After summarizing all these details, a doctor sings up the next steps of the diagnostic process. Different types of cancer might require varying tests. The following steps of a diagnostic process often include:Laboratory tests to check for organ function and suspect cancer's effect on the body. Medical imaging procedures (X-ray, MRI, CT, PET) and ultrasound examination to visualize the tumor and know its boundaries and extension. Genetic testing might be valuable to verify a diagnosis and evaluate any hereditary risk factors. An ovary biopsy is the only way to get a nearly 100% confirmation of ovarian cancer diagnosis. In some cases, additional scans might be required to detect possible metastatic lesions all over the body. PET-CT traditionally shows excellent efficiency in detecting nearby and distant metastases. As a part of PET-CT, patients receive an intravenous injection a few hours before the procedure that helps to make more visible any lesions and possible metastases sites. Finally, the oncologist will carefully examine the patient's data, come up with a verified diagnosis and suggest treatment options.