Quiz: Predicting Patient Outcomes in Ovarian Cancer

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How much do you know about predicting patient outcomes in ovarian cancer? Take our latest quiz to test your knowledge.

In our July ovarian cancer quiz, you’ll get a chance to test your knowledge on predicting patient outcomes in ovarian cancer. Here’s your first question:

1.  Which of the following are under investigation as potential biomarkers for early detection of ovarian cancer?

A.Circulating tumor DNA

B.Circulating microRNAs

C.Fallopian tube microRNAs

D.All of the above


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