OVARIAN CANCER
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Having regular pelvic examinations may
decrease the overall risk; however, no definitive prevention
strategy is known. Screening tests for ovarian cancer remains a very
active research area.
Studies have shown that there may be a lower risk of ovarian cancer
in patients who have used the oral contraceptive pill, although
certain types are of more benefit than others. Recent research has
shown that for women with mutation in BRCA1 and BRCA2 (the genes
that are related to the breast/ovarian cancer syndrome), surgery to
remove the ovaries can dramatically reduce the risk of developing
ovarian cancer. |
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