Scientists have warned the sharp rise in cases of the “India variant” could jeopardise the country’s roadmap out of lockdown. Blow for ovarian cancer detection – Annual screening for ovarian cancer can detect tumours earlier but does not save lives overall, one of the largest studies ever conducted on the general population suggests. While the finding is a blow to those affected by ovarian cancer, the hope is that earlier diagnosis could reduce the amount and intensity of treatment that women go through. About 7,500 British women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer each year and 4,000 die from it, making it the deadliest gynaecological cancer. Sign upSubscribe to the Guardian morning briefingThe Guardian Morning Briefing is delivered to thousands of inboxes bright and early every weekday.

Source: The Guardian May 13, 2021 05:33 UTC