High-Risk Ovarian Cancer Screening Clinic

The Gynecologic Oncology Center holds weekly ovarian cancer screenings for women at high risk for developing the disease. 

The ovarian cancer screening exam involves:

• A gynecologic physical examination
• An assessment of your medical and family history
• Transvaginal ultrasound, a radiologic procedure that provides a picture of the ovaries and uterus
• A CA-125 blood test, which may indicate the presence of ovarian cancer
• Discussion of your ovarian cancer risk
• Discussion of how you should be followed

Genetic counseling is available, and genetic testing can be arranged after speaking with the genetic counselor. 

You will have three appointments:

• Physician visit in the clinic
• Transvaginal ultrasound
• CA-125 blood test

Your health insurance will be billed for each appointment.

Some patients are followed every six months or annually in the ovarian cancer screening clinic, along with a transvaginal ultrasound and CA-125 blood test. Some patients choose to have their ovaries removed, depending on age, childbearing status and cancer risk.

Clinic Information

Location: Mays Clinic Building, Floor 6, near Elevator U  Get Directions
Hours: Thursdays, 12:30-3 p.m.
Phone: 713-792-6810

Appointments & Referrals

• Patients, complete the online self-referral form to request an appointment.
• Physicians, complete the online physician referral form.