Thread by @Dcollinsflynn

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May 8th = World Ovarian Cancer Day 2022 #WOCD2022

A thread 🧵 on some points I wish to relay as a Medical Oncologist with subspecialty in GYN oncology and based in fair Ireland 🇮🇪

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The most common symptoms of ovarian cancer are the #BEAT symptoms - always get checked out by your GP if you have these or other symptoms that are not resolving

#knowyourbody

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There is no reliable #screening test for ovarian cancer

❌ Pap smears do not diagnose ovarian cancer
❌ Ca125 is not a reliable test
❌ Pelvic/vaginal USS may miss a diagnosis or overdiagnose a normal cyst

Until we have better screening, symptoms are all we have #BEAT

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If you have #ovariancancer, the new @thisisgo_ie website is an amazing & trustworthy resource for women & families navigating this diagnosis & treatment plan

Packed with videos, factsheets, & evidence-based info

@yvonneo_meara @donalb5 @Shotoole81

thisisgo.ie

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Many newly diagnosed patients are eligible for germline & tumour BRCA testing through @hseNCCP and arranged by your oncologist.

🗣️ Always ask whether this test is suitable for you.

@McVeighTerri

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The majority of high grade ovarian cancers can access #PARPinhibitors at various stages in their treatment course.

🗣️ Another discussion for your oncologist!

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Ovarian #CancerResearch & #clinicaltrials have changed dramatically over past decade... for the better!

🇮🇪 Cancer Trials Ireland @cancertrials_ie has a list of many trials open but #justask regarding available international trials

cancertrials.ie

@luucymuurphy

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💫 International Clinical Trials Day May 20th 2022 💫

@cancertrials_ie has a "Just Ask" free public webinar to mark this day

2-3pm Friday May 20th

Email [e-mail] or to download the @cancertrials_ie "Just Ask" booklet, visit cancertrials.ie

#justask