Three recent studies found varying results when evaluating breast cancer risk in BRCA1/2 carriers with risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO). Use the links in our bio to learn more!
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ICARE Social Media Post September 2022
Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) in BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers
ICARE Social Media Post September 2022
Hormonal Replacement Therapy (HRT) in BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers
A recent study showed hormone replacement therapy (HRT) is reasonable to offer to BRCA1 and BRCA2 carriers who underwent risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RSSO). Read the full article at the link in our bio for more info! 🔗Reference: Mills, et al. Gynecol Oncol; 2020 Jun;157(3):706-710. PMID: 32143914.
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ICARE Social Media Post May 2022
BRCA Carriers with Risk-Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy: Risk of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
ICARE Social Media Post May 2022
BRCA Carriers with Risk-Reducing Salpingo-oophorectomy: Risk of Peritoneal Carcinomatosis
A new study found that among BRCA1/2 carriers, the presence of tubal intraepithelial carcinoma during risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (i.e., preventive surgery to remove the ovaries and fallopian tubes) predicts the risk of later peritoneal cancer. These findings demonstrate:the importance of timely risk-reducing removal of the ovaries and fallopian tubesthat it is VERY important to have a …
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