In UK the incidence of Ovarian Neuroendocrine Cancers is less than 10 women a year:
England – Nearly 7,000 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year – 0.1% Neuroendocrine = 7 a year – 33 percent of women with ovarian cancer were diagnosed at an early stage (I or II).
Scotland – Over 600 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year – 0.1% Neuroendocrine = less than 1 a year – 46 per cent of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at an early stage (I or II)
Northern Ireland – Over 200 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year – 0.1% Neuroendocrine = less than 1 a year – 46 per cent of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at an early stage (I or II)
Wales – Over 380 women are diagnosed with ovarian cancer every year – 0.1% Neuroendocrine = less than 1 a year – 43 per cent of women with ovarian cancer are diagnosed at an early stage (I or II)
(Sources: Targetovariancancer.org.uk & Cancer Research UK).
This makes accurate diagnosis and early access to expertise vitally important to ensure accurate, appropriate treatment, support and care.
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