Recent recognition that many ovarian cancers actually arise from the fallopian tube requires a reassessment of our thinking about the management of the fallopian tubes at the time of surgery—Hysterectomy & Sterilization. The tubes serve no physiological role and provide no benefit to women in whom they are retained (unlike the ovary, where preservation may […]
“Cancer Runs in My Family”
April 15, 2014 By Leave a Comment
The American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology states, “Hereditary cancer risk assessment should be a part of routine Ob/Gyn practice.” We are the first practice in our community to offer this service. Approximately 5-10% of all cancers are hereditary, which means that changes (or mutations) in specific genes are passed from one blood relative to […]