You might hear about your risk of ovarian cancer through an aunt, mother, sister or grandmother. For some, there are no signs of hereditary cancer in the family, but genetic testing still reveals a ...

A prevention strategy developed by Canadian researchers can reduce the risk of the most common and deadly form of ovarian ...

Removing the fallopian tubes during routine gynecological surgery reduced the risk of serous ovarian cancer by nearly 80%.

Separate facts and misconceptions about ovarian cancer to help better prevent and manage the disease.

Women with certain genetic mutations are at extremely high risk of ovarian cancer. Now, some researchers are trying a new ...

While ovarian cancer can show symptoms, they are usually subtle and they're often mistaken for other problems. Experts say that's why so many women aren't diagnosed at an early stage. Now, researchers ...

Performing an opportunistic salpingectomy (removal of fallopian tubes) reduces the risk of serous ovarian cancer by up to 78% ...

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World Cancer Day shines a spotlight on progress in cancer prevention and treatment, and doctors, such as those in the ...

Opportunistic salpingectomy during elective abdominal procedures can significantly reduce ovarian cancer risk, as most cases originate in the fallopian tubes. National guidelines recommend ...

Opportunistic salpingectomy refers to the prophylactic removal of the fallopian tubes during pelvic surgery, such as hysterectomy or sterilisation procedures, in women who are at low risk of ovarian ...