Differences in Serum MiRNA Profiles by Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status: Implications for Developing an Equitable Ovarian Cancer Screening Test

Overview

Journal Cancer Prev Res (Phila)

Specialty Oncology

Date 2024 Feb 22

PMID 38388186

Authors

Stephanie Alimena

Briana Joy K Stephenson

James W Webber

Laura Wollborn

Chad B Sussman

Daniel George Packard

Marta Williams

Cameron Elizabeth Comrie

Joyce Y Wang

Tahireh Markert

Julia Spiegel

Carmen B Rodriguez

Maya Lightfoot

Amia Graye

Sean OConnor

Kevin M Elias

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Abstract

Prevention Relevance: This study aimed to understand factors affecting miRNA expression, to ensure we create equitable screening tests for ovarian cancer that perform well in diverse populations. The goal is to ensure that we are detecting ovarian cancer cases earlier (secondary prevention) in women of all races, ethnic backgrounds, and socioeconomic means.

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