Ovarian Cancer; Prevention.(care and treatment)

From: NWHRC Health Center - Ovarian Cancer | Date: May 30, 2006 | Copyright information

There is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, but your level of risk may be reduced by:

Having both ovaries removed; this procedure, this procedure, called an oophorectomy, is only performed on women who have an extremely high risk of ovarian cancer, usually only in women over 40. While it significantly reduces the risk of cancer, it doesn't entirely eliminate it. There is still a slight risk of primary peritoneal cancer, which stems from the same cells that lead to ovarian cancer.

Using oral contraceptives for three or more years. This can reduce your risk as much as ...

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