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Responses to detection of ovarian cancer questions (110 responses).
| Questions | Yes (%) | No (%) |
|---|---|---|
| Ovarian cancer is detected by a smear test | 0 | 110 (100%) |
| Almost all woman diagnosed with early stage disease are reporting symptoms | 103 (93.6%) | 7 (6.4%) |
| Early clinical diagnosis is possible | 65 (59.1%) | 45 (40.9%) |
| Women with ovarian cancer are more likely than those with benign conditions to experience very frequent, sudden onset, and persistent symptoms |
29 (26.4%) | 81 (73.6%) |
