What is ovarian cancer ?

Ovarian cancer is a female cancer nicknamed the silent killer because its symptoms are often vague and ignored by women. For this reason it is often diagnosed late, which greatly reduces the chances of survival.

Free Ovarian Cancer Screening.

Not much in life is truly free, but DOvEE screening for ovarian cancer is one example for which the word free means free!  The DOvEE project which is open to all women, not just for MUHC employees, who are 50 or older and residents of Quebec.  To check your eligibility for the free screening you can complete an online eligibility questionnaire or call  1-866-716-3267.  

What is the DOvEE Project?

The DOvEE project is a specialized clinical study for early diagnosis of ovarian cancer. Eligible women are invited for specialised medical tests to diagnose ovarian cancer as early as possible. In this way, diagnosis improves the chances
of survival and decreases invasive treatments.

Did You Know

• One in 72 Women in Canada will be affected by ovarian cancer.
• Of women that are affected 70% will be diagnosed with an advanced stage of ovarian cancer (stage 3-4).
• If diagnosed early the survival rate is 93%, if diagnosed late the survival rate is 10% to 30%.

Who can participate?

• You are a woman 50 years or older;
• You have had one or more symptoms described in this pamphlet for longer than 2 weeks and less than one year;
• You have at least one ovary.

Ovarian cancer is a female cancer nicknamed the silent killer.

DOvEE

What services are offered to women ?

• Access to a team of recognized medical experts who will take good care of you, to rule out ovarian cancer.
• Medical exams are entirely free.
• Appointments are available quickly and without a referral.
• Access to several satellite clinics located throughout greater Montreal.
• Professional follow-up after clinical tests.

How does it work ?

Call the DOvEE team to find out if you are eligible : 1-866-716-3267, 514-934-1934, extension 44482
To complete the eligibility questionnaire click here
Visit the DOvEE website here
Download the English and French pamphlet here

If you are eligible, you will quickly be given an appointment for your first visit.

• 1-Your first visit is a meeting with a healthcare professional to discuss the project and your medical history and a Blood test (CA-125).
• 2-Your second visit (Two weeks after your first visit) Appointment with a healthcare professional for a transvaginal
• ultrasound.
• 3-Your third visit(4 weeks after your second visit) Repeated blood test (CA-125).
• Follow-up (6 months after your last visit) Phone call to evaluate your health and ensure proper follow-up.

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