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Consider all treatment options for ovarian cancer, including clinical trials May 30, 2022 | By Jennifer O'Hara (@jenohara)Comment receiving replies
Is there a way to see if someone is predisposed to ovarian cancer? Then simply remove the ovaries if beyond child bearing?
Cheri
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@cbaird, here is a comprehensive list of risk factors related to ovarian cancer from the American Cancer Society.
- Ovarian Cancer Risk Factors https://www.cancer.org/cancer/ovarian-cancer/causes-risks-prevention/risk-factors.html
Some ovarian cancers may be genetically related. "Up to 25% of ovarian cancers are a part of family cancer syndromes resulting from inherited changes (mutations) in certain genes."
If you have a family history of ovarian, breast and/or colorectal cancer, you may wish to speak to your doctor about genetic testing.
- About genetic testing https://www.mayoclinic.org/tests-procedures/genetic-testing/about/pac-20384827