Early detection of ovarian cancer

The authors have analysed the results of the diagnosis and treatment in 144 patients with ovarian cancer, which took second place (28.8%) among malignant diseases of female gneitalia. Including in ovarian cancer high-risk group of females with impaired menstrual cycle and reproduction function, previously subjected to surgery on the adnexa, mammary glands, the intestine and also of those longterm followed up for uterine tumors and their detailed examination would contribute to earlier establishment of the diagnosis of ovarian cancer and enabled the percentage of far-advanced cases of the affection to be reliably reduced in 1974-75, and a percentage of clinical recovery to be increased in ovarian cancer patients to the moment of their discharge.     

Occupational Therapy: Still at Work

Many occupational therapists are moving into the field of occupational health and safety. This move is a reflection of the political and economic climate of Australia as well as the changing legislation related to occupational health. Only New South Wales legislation will, however, be examined in this instance. Occupational therapy's move from a medical model to a holistic conceptual basis has also resulted in an increased awareness of primary prevention strategies and health promotion. The workplace-based strategies which occupational therapists can offer the corporate sector are many and varied and reflect the unique contribution to be made by the profession to occupational health and safety.