What happens when there’s no reliable screening test for one of the deadliest cancers women face? In this episode, Dr. Barbara “Menopause” Taylor explores the complicated world of risk assessment for epithelial ovarian cancer—and why doctors are still struggling to identify which ovarian masses are truly dangerous.

From CA-125 and ultrasound scans to newer tools with names like ROCA and ROMA, Dr. Taylor breaks down the science, the limitations, and the frustrating reality that many of these tests still fall short. Along the way, she asks a bold question: are modern medicine’s attempts to combine imperfect tools just “two wrongs trying to make a right”?

If you’ve ever wondered how doctors decide whether an ovarian mass is benign or malignant, this episode delivers a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at the challenges, controversies, and high-stakes decisions involved.

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