OvPlex Ovarian Cancer Diagnostic Test

Posted by Nicci Talbot Aug 25, 2009

Ovarian cancer is difficult to diagnose because a woman may have no symptoms until it is in advanced stages. By then it has usually spread beyond the ovaries making treatment difficult and survival rates poor. 80% of women diagnosed with it will die within five years, which is a horrific statistic. HealthLinx, an Australian company, has developed OvPlex - a new blood testing system that can detect ovarian cancer in early and late stages. It works by checking blood samples for the presence of five chemicals, which show up in cancerous cells as they develop. It can pick up any early stage changes before they begin to develop. There is more information about how it works on the website and you can order an online testing kit.