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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I had this discussion recently with my OB/GYN. The answer is no, this is not an evidence-based approach to screening for cancer. Doctors order it because patients ask. It’s probably not harmful either, there aren’t too many incidental findings that are gonna be picked up using this imaging so the worst case scenario is so ovarian cyst shows up or some thing and they do a repeat screening in six months to make sure it goes away. So kind of no harm, no foul.[/quote]

Agree but also agree with the other PP that it is actually CAN be harmful; it leads to false positives, unnecessary biopsies, and a lot of anxiety.  The follow up testing/procedures have their own risks too.

OP getting yearly ultrasounds isn’t indicated and I’m surprised your Dr is even ordering them without an actual indication or reason.  Are you paying out of pocket for this? I would stop them.  I don’t think this will prevent your from getting cancer and it really can lead to more harm than good[/quote]

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