A study by researchers at Queen Mary University in London has examined how women at high risk of ovarian cancer make choices about possible preventive surgery.
ANI, London [uk]
PUBLISHED ON FEB 11, 2021 01:31 PM IST
A study by researchers at Queen Mary University in London has examined how women at high risk of ovarian cancer make choices about possible preventive surgery.
Women with BRCA1 and BRCA2 genetic mutations have a 17-44% lifetime risk for ovarian cancer. Scientists now believe that most ovarian cancers start in the fallopian tubes, so high-risk women can undergo surgery for both the fallopian tubes and the fallopian tubes. remove their ovaries to reduce the risk. For those who have not yet reached menopause, there are difficult decisions regarding the order and timing of surgeries, as removal of the uterus promotes menopause.
The women interviewed were 24 participants in the UK PROTECTOR trial, in which tube removal is performed as a first step, and ovarian removal is delayed in a second operation, as an alternative to routine surgery. , which removes both at once.
Routine surgery, removing both the tubes and the ovaries, leads to menopause in women who have not yet reached this stage of life. The other proposed two-step protocol is delaying induced menopause caused by removal of the uterus and thus avoiding the side effects of menopause.
The study found that women who were more concerned about the risk of cancer than about menopause preferred routine surgery, but those who were more concerned about the side effects of menopause chose the two-step approach.
Women managed in specific family cancer clinic settings felt that they received better quality care than those in non-specialist clinics. The authors hope that this study will help health professionals to provide decision support to women who have these genetic mutations.
Author Ranjit Manchanda Professor from Queen Mary University of London said: “This study shows that many women prefer two-step activity to manage their risk of ovarian cancer. It is important that women are given different choices so that they can choose what is best for them.Women are happier with their care in specialist family cancer clinics.We need to put in place a system for women to there is an increased risk of gynecological cancer access to such centers, which is able to provide a simpler and more holistic approach. ”
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