Characteristics of ovarian cancer patients with first presentation in general practice

CONCLUSIONS: This study found higher odds of GP involvement in the diagnosis of OC in women aged 60-74 years and lower odds of GP involvement in women with high comorbidity. The remaining patient characteristics had no significant influence on the first place of presentation for OC patients. Knowledge hereof may potentially inform future initiatives as health campaigns or postgraduate GP training thereby increasing the awareness among women and GPs alike of OC symptoms. However, the study was restricted to a limited number of patients, and future research is warranted to underpin our findings.FUNDING: none.TRIAL REGISTRATION: not relevant.PMID:35319452
Source: Danish Medical Journal - Category: General Medicine Authors: Source Type: research