Genetic risk for breast cancer may also increase risk for ovarian cancer.
There are a number of surgical treatments that provide the most effective method of minimizing cancer risks.
If a woman wishes to minimize her risk for developing breast cancer, a risk-reducing mastectomy may be performed. However, a woman at genetic risk for breast cancer may also have increased risk for developing ovarian cancer.
In some cases, if the risk is high enough, a woman may also have her ovaries and fallopian tubes removed, in a procedure known as risk-reducing or preventive salpingo-oophorectomy. Some women will choose to freeze their eggs prior to removal if they plan to have children after the procedure.
Women who choose surgical treatments to reduce the risk of developing cancer often find the idea of ongoing surveillance and screening to be anxiety-inducing. They prefer the peace of mind that comes with a surgical treatment, knowing that their risk has been minimized.
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