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Figure 1. Screening for Ovarian Cancer Analytic Framework and Key Questions

Diagram illustrates the analytic framework and key questions. Go to Text Description [D] for details.

Key Questions:

Arrow 1: Does screening for ovarian cancer among asymptomatic women result in early detection and, with effective treatment, reduced premature death and disability?
Arrow 2: How well do screening tests or procedures identify women with ovarian cancer?
Arrow 3: What are the harms of screening?

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