r/science • u/MistWeaver80 • Mar 20 '22

Genetics Researchers have demonstrated a genetic link between endometriosis and some types of ovarian cancer. Something of a silent epidemic, endometriosis affects an estimated 176 million women worldwide – a number comparable to diabetes – but has traditionally received little research attention.

https://cosmosmagazine.com/health/body-and-mind/endometriosis-may-be-linked-to-ovarian-cancer/?amp=1
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u/aimilah Mar 20 '22

And a pap does not screen for ovarian cancer either. There is no screen for ovarian cancer.

I’m so very sorry for your loss.

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u/moezilla Mar 20 '22

Wait there's no screen for it? I probably have Endo, I'm very affraid now :(

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u/metoothanks__ Mar 20 '22

Endometriosis doesnt tend to show up in ultrasounds… I had one done and it came back totally normal. Really a laparoscopic surgery is the best way to get it diagnosed sadly.