Ovarian cancer is proving to be a tough nut to crack. It is not common, but very deadly, as most patients are diagnosed with advanced disease. Screening tests, including ultrasound, CT scans, and lab/blood tests have not proven to be of much benefit, even in high-risk patients. Even removing the ovaries does not guarantee freedom from ovarian cancer, as the cells lining the abdominal cavity are similar to those lining he ovary, and can cause primary peritoneal cancer in patients without ovaries. Having said that, removing the ovaries does dramatically reduce the risk.
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