Ovary Removal Lowers Odds of Cancer in High-Risk Women

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Ovary Removal Lowers Odds of Cancer in High-Risk Women

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http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2009/01/13/AR2009011302185.html

http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/135399.php

Daudine

I did get my ovaries removed last Spring for those reasons. Also had a bilateral mastectomy as prvention. No cancer but PRCA1 positive.

Deirdre1

The University that is closest to me here (they did the genetic counseling) suggested this procedure two years ago and quoted those stats so I think this is just reinforcement.  But its always good to get more clarification on any decision that has such an impact on the body!

Annabella58

I'm going for it, I don't have the gene but I've had it twice, 1st time her2Neu which is just "not if the shoe drops but when". 

After just having an MRI and mammo to check for it in the remaining girl, I said the hell with this.  I'm cleaning out the entire basement and going for a prophylactic on the other hoot.

My onc/gp/bs/ob/gyn have all said that this is reasonable approach given my scenario, but it's quite personal for each women.  I'm just plain fed up and want my life back!

Go Daudine, I'm with ya.