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Re: family history of colon cancer - ovarian cancer risk?
From: Sandy (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 21 Jul 2003 07:36:19 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sun, 20 Jul 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote: >
>At Sun, 20 Jul 2003, anonymous@obgyn.net wrote:
>>>
>I am trying to weigh the risks and benefits of keeping my ovaries.
>
>I have taken birth control pills for about 10 years which I understand
>decreases my risk of ovarian cancer. I have also heard that a
>hysterectomy reduces the risk of ovarian cancer.
>
>I am concerned about the family history of colon cancer but my father
>smoked and I haven't. Does this reduce my risk?

A hysterectomy (removal of uterus only)will NOT reduce your risk for ovarian cancer. You need to remove your ovaries to reduce your risk. Removing them will NOT totally eliminate the risk, however.
There is a theory that use of birth control pills lowers ovarian cancer risk, but studies are NOT conclusive. There are some good studies that suggest that the pill does NOT lower risk.
Not smoking may reduce your risk, but not eliminate it. If you are that concerned about the risk of ovarian cancer, I would urge you to talk it over in detail with your doctor, who knows your total medical history.

-- Sandy (not a doctor)

-- -silver

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