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health11 days ago•25 min saved

Why doctors are not yet routinely offering fallopian tube removal to prevent ovarian cancer

A new wave of medical guidance and clinical trials is pushing for wider adoption of risk-reducing salpingectomy, a procedure that removes fallopian tubes to prevent ovarian cancer. While evidence suggests this surgery can cut cancer risk by nearly 80%, it remains underutilized due to a lack of routine clinical counseling and patient awareness. Recent updates from the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) and new trials like the SOROCk study aim to bridge this gap by offering alternatives to immediate surgical menopause.

via The Washington Post|

#brca #health #ovarian-cancer

health28 days ago•22 min saved

New guidelines urge doctors to discuss fallopian tube removal for average-risk women

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists has updated its guidelines to recommend that doctors discuss bilateral salpingectomy with women who have completed childbearing. This procedure, which removes the fallopian tubes, can reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by nearly 80%. The update aims to address the lack of effective screening for the disease, which remains the fifth-deadliest cancer among women in the U.S.

via The Washington Post|

#health #medical-guidelines #ovarian-cancer

health1 year ago•7 min saved

Simple Surgery to Reduce Women's Deadliest Cancer Risk You Should Know About

A woman shares her experience of having her fallopian tubes removed to reduce her risk of ovarian cancer, highlighting recent research showing that prophylactic salpingectomy can cut ovarian cancer risk by up to 80%. Despite strong evidence and endorsements from medical organizations, awareness and adoption of this preventive surgery remain limited due to systemic barriers and lack of public education. Experts advocate for increased awareness and integration of salpingectomy into routine medical procedures for women at risk or undergoing abdominal surgeries.

via Yahoo|

#cancer-prevention #health #medical-awareness

health1 year ago•12 min saved

Rising Trend of Fallopian Tube Removal to Prevent Ovarian Cancer

Removing fallopian tubes, a procedure called opportunistic salpingectomy, is increasingly used to prevent ovarian cancer, which often begins in the tubes rather than the ovaries. Despite its potential benefits, there is confusion and lack of clear coding and communication about the procedure, which advocates like Rebecca Stone are working to improve through new medical codes and better patient education.

via statnews.com|

#cancer-prevention #fallopian-tubes #health

health3 years ago•10 min saved

Reduce Cancer Risk with Salpingectomy - The Lesser Known Birth Control Method.

Salpingectomy, the removal of fallopian tubes, is a brief surgery that can be done during a C-section or other abdominal surgery to provide permanent birth control and reduce the risk of ovarian cancer by up to 50%. However, the procedure is not well-known and can be stigmatized, and doctors may be hesitant to perform it on young or childless patients. Patients should be informed of the potential benefits and have the opportunity to consider it as an option.

via Vox.com|

#birth-control #health #ovarian-cancer