What Are the Limitations of Current Screening Methods?
Both TVUS and the CA-125 blood test have limitations. TVUS can detect masses, but it cannot determine if they are malignant. The CA-125 test is not specific to ovarian cancer and can be elevated in benign conditions such as endometriosis or pelvic inflammatory disease. This leads to a high rate of false positives and negatives, making these tests less reliable for general screening.
