cancer of the ovary ovarian cancer
Conditions
Interventions
None listed
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age >=18 years 2. Presence of a ovarian tumor and referred to specialized center for surgery based on: a. Any ultrasound model b. Subjective assessment of the referring gynecologist c. Normal Glomerular Filtration Rate (GFR): >60ml/min/1,73m2 3.General criteria: a. Understanding of Dutch language b. Fit for surgery (WHO 1-2) c. Written informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Suspicion of advanced-stage of disease, e.g. ascites or peritoneal depositions 2. History of cancer (excl. BCC) within 5 years prior to inclusion 3. Multiple malignancies at the same time
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The sensitivity and specificity of a new diagnostic algorithm including liquid biopsies, to differentiate patients with ovarian cancer from patients with a benign ovarian tumor. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Calculation of cost-effectiveness of addition of plasma liquid biopsy measurement in the triage of patients with an ovarian tumor. 2. Psychological burden of the uncertainty of having cancer or not before surgical treatment. | — |
Countries
Netherlands