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Is Prophylactic Removal Of Ovaries And Tubes Necessary?
My Consultant wants to do prophylactic removal of both ovaries and tubes. There is no cancer indication. I prefer not to have both removed. What...My Consultant wants to do prophylactic removal of both ovaries and tubes. My Consultant wants to do prophylactic removal
Mon, 2 May 2022
Hi,
Removal of both tunes and ovaries (bilateral Oophorectome and salpingectomy) is done for preventing breast cancer in patients have of breast cancer risk. BRCA2 mutation in general is positive. Please understand the cause for removal and get understanding about mutation explained by your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
Removal of both tunes and ovaries (bilateral Oophorectome and salpingectomy) is done for preventing breast cancer in patients have of breast cancer risk. BRCA2 mutation in general is positive. Please understand the cause for removal and get understanding about mutation explained by your doctor.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Vasudha Jayant Athavale, General & Family Physician
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