The ROCA Test

Why the ROCA test?

If you have an alteration in one of the BRCA genes (BRCA1 or BRCA2), preventative surgery (removal of both ovaries and fallopian tubes) is the first recommended option to reduce your risk of developing ovarian cancer.

However, you may decide to delay such surgery, in order to complete your family or to avoid early menopause. In such cases, surveillance using the ROCA Test may be a helpful option.

*At the earliest point after learning that you carry an alteration in one of the BRCA genes, you should seek advice and learn about your options to minimise the risk of late-stage ovarian cancer.

The ROCA Test is the only test for surveillance with demonstrated accuracy, as assessed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE)(CG241).

With patient safety at the forefront, surveillance using the ROCA Test under the guidance of a clinician gives you support with the opportunity to frequently re–visit  the need for preventative surgery depending on your age, specific BRCA alteration, family planning and other factors.

The ROCA Test Journey

Surveillance using The ROCA Test requires blood tests every four months. On your first visit to a clinic, you will likely have a consultation with an expert clinician who will assess your personal situation, advise you of your suitability for the ROCA test and explain its benefits and limitations.

The ROCA Test should NOT be used as an alternative to preventative surgery. Only if you cannot undergo or have decided to defer preventative surgery should you consider the ROCA Test.

Frequently Asked Questions