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2. The Woman's Doctor: Hysterectomy does not exclude ovarian ...

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   In this Woman's Doctor segment, if you've had a hysterectomy you may assume you can't be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. but that's not necessarily the case. While having your uterus removed ...

3. Oophorectomy - Wikipedia

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   In humans, oophorectomy is most often performed because of diseases such as ovarian cysts or cancer; as prophylaxis to reduce the chances of developing ovarian cancer or breast cancer; or in conjunction with hysterectomy (removal of the uterus). In the 1890s people believed oophorectomies could cure menstrual cramps, back pain, headaches, and ...

4. Hysterectomy - Wikipedia

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   Hysterectomy is the surgical removal of the uterus and cervix. Supracervical hysterectomy refers to removal of the uterus while the cervix is spared. These procedures may also involve removal of the ovaries (oophorectomy), fallopian tubes (salpingectomy), and other surrounding structures. The term “partial” or “total” hysterectomy are ...

5. Ovarian cancer - Wikipedia

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   Ovarian cancer is staged using the FIGO staging system and uses information obtained after surgery, which can include a total abdominal hysterectomy via midline laparotomy, removal of (usually) both ovaries and Fallopian tubes, (usually) the omentum, pelvic (peritoneal) washings, assessment of retroperitoneal lymph nodes (including the pelvic ...

6. Ovarian cancer risk remains despite hysterectomy - AOL

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   If you've had a hysterectomy, you may assume you can't be diagnosed with ovarian cancer. While having your uterus removed decreases your risk of developing ovarian cancer, it's still possible.

7. Prophylactic salpingectomy - Wikipedia

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   The BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are the most common inherited genetic mutations which lead to ovarian cancer. [3] As such a preventative surgery such as prophylactic salpingectomy is thought to decrease this risk of getting cancer. Recent research has shown that ovarian cancer may not originate in the ovaries themselves but start in the fallopian ...