Conclusion:
Ovarian cancer is no longer a silent killer. It always gives symptoms
which healthcare professionals should be attentive to.
Enhancing cancer care and improving ovarian cancer survival comes down
to greater awareness, education, early diagnosis and treatment.
It is essential to improve community and healthcare professionals’
awareness of risk factors, symptoms and signs of ovarian Cancer.
Women diagnosed with ovarian and breast Cancer should be referred to
genetic clinics for genetic counselling and BRCA, HPNCC testing.
Risk reduction surgeries to remove ovaries should be offered to women
who carry genetic mutations.
There is a need to establish cancer networks; to ensure a
multidisciplinary approach, clear, timely 2 weeks cancer referral
pathways with easy and free access.
There is also a need to set a robust national cancer tracking with
standard investigation and treatment targets. A simple blood test of
CA125 should be available in all primary care clinics. Fertility drugs
should be given with caution and only in women specialised fertility
clinics.
We need to develop a country-wide strategy to enhance ovarian cancer
care through establishing cancer networks and links, referral pathways
with cancer tracking system to enhance ovarian cancer care in Jordan.