Tag: ovarian cancer awareness
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A Breakthrough Approach to Mitigating Ovarian Cancer Risk
In a groundbreaking medical advancement, researchers and clinicians at University College London have successfully combined caesarean section with bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy in a dual-stage operation. This innovative procedure aims to reduce the risk of ovarian carcinoma in women, specifically those carrying the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutations. Understanding the Genetic Risk The BRCA1 and BRCA2 gene…