Ovarian Cancer

Biography

Miss Birgit Schaefer

Birgit is a Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist at CSPL Manchester Foundation Trust. She is also a Professional Clinical Advisor for Colposcopy at NHS England.

Dr Rebecca Leon

Rebecca is GP Lead for GatewayC and The Christie School of Oncology. Rebecca also has a role as a specialist doctor at Francis House Children’s Hospice and is a GP partner in East Cheshire with a special interest in primary care oncology, palliative care and women’s health.

Overview

This webinar lasts approximately 60 minutes and covers:

• The common presenting symptoms of ovarian cancer.
• The challenges of diagnosing ovarian cancer in primary care.
• New onset IBS vs ovarian cancer.
• Essential primary care investigations and key risk factors.
• The significance of BRCA genes and ovarian cancer risk.
• The reliability of the CA125 test in diagnosing ovarian cancer.

Topics covered