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Ovarian Cancer: Genetic Counseling and Testing, Screening and ...

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Preventative SurgeryProphylactic Mastectomy•At least 90% risk reduction•Subcutaneous mastectomy not recommendedProphylactic Oophorectomy•Recommended after childbearing complete•With or without hysterectomy•HRT issues for young women•Shown to reduce BREAST cancer risk byat least 50% in pre-menopausal women•Reduces <strong>Ovarian</strong> cancer risk dramatically•Residual risk for primary peritoneal carcinoma

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