Fallopian tube removal slashes ‘ovarian cancer’ risk by 80%.
More literature is supporting the view that most cases of ‘ovarian cancer’ actually involve the fallopian tubes. Few cases start in the ovaries, and those that do can mostly be treated with removal of the ovaries.
It’s a five-minute operation that can be done as part of nearly any abdominal surgery, including a hysterectomy, sterilisation, gallbladder surgery and hernia repair.
This extra step does not add significant risk to the main surgery but can significantly reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer in the future.
Most of the 20 000 women a year who receive a diagnosis of ovarian cancer have no known risk factors.
In the absence of an early diagnostic or screening test, this preventative measure has the potential to save many lives. A recent study found that one in four women diagnosed with aggressive ovarian cancer had missed the chance to have their tubes removed during a previous surgery.
By the time they find out why they have vague symptoms like bloating and abdominal pain, the cancer has spread throughout their bodies. Surgery and chemotherapy – the standard treatments – are unlikely to cure them.
This is good news in the prevention of a truly awful cancer.
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