The province lacks an effective screening programme for ovarian cancer
Ovarian cancer mainly affects women between 50 and 75 years of age and is the most lethal gynaecological tumour, with 80% of cases detected in advanced stages.
Ovarian cancer ranks as one of the most lethal gynaecological tumours due to its silent nature and late diagnosis. Approximately 80% of cases are detected when the disease is already in advanced stages.
The disease mainly affects women between 50 and 75 years of age. The absence of an effective screening programme makes early detection difficult, which significantly reduces survival rates.
Health experts in Alicante point out the need for greater awareness of the symptoms and risk factors. Early detection is crucial to improve the prognosis for patients.
At present there is no effective screening system in the province comparable to the breast or cervical programmes, which represents a significant challenge for public health.
Source: informacion.es
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