Trial of 200,000 Women Shows Screening Can Reduce Ovarian Cancer Mortality by 20 Percent

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One of the largest randomized trials ever has concluded that ovarian cancer screening may reduce ovarian cancer mortality by an estimated 20 percent after follow up of up to 14 years, but researchers say longer follow-up is needed to determine the ultimate mortality reduction and if screening the general population is cost effective.

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