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Familial Ovarian Cancer Center

The Familial Ovarian Cancer Center is a referral center for women who have an increased risk of developing ovarian cancer or other gynecologic cancers, based on family history or other risk factors.

At the Center, patients receive a comprehensive evaluation of their risk as well as exams and blood tests, including testing for elevated levels of CA 125. CA 125 testing was developed by our group and is the first and only biomarker for ovarian cancer currently available.

Care is provided by a team that includes gynecologic oncologists, genetic counselors, and surgical oncologists, along with the availability of radiologists and social workers. An individualized treatment plan is developed for each patient that aims at reducing her risk while providing regular, careful surveillance. Blood samples are also stored for the patient, allowing for future testing as new blood tests are developed. Patients with a proven genetic risk for ovarian cancer may be advised to undergo prophylactic surgery.