Salpingectomy to reduce "ovarian cancer" risk
A few weeks ago we discussed the role of salpingectomy (without removing the ovaries) to prevent ovarian cancer. We agreed that …
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Tagged Salpingectomy, Ovarian Cancer, BRCA, Prophylactic; Posted 11 years ago
Who is the best to do a prophylactic, risk-reducing surgery for BRCA – General gynaecologist or gynaecological oncologist?
I received an email from one of my patients last week. She knows about her BRCA mutation for a year and saw me 8 months ago to discuss her options.
Tagged Prophylactic, BRCA, Gynaecologist, Oncologist; Comments 3 ; Posted 12 years ago by Andreas Obermair
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