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Ovarian Cancer (PDQ®): Prevention
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Expert-reviewed information summary about factors that may influence the risk of developing ovarian cancer and about research aimed at the prevention of this disease.
Genetics of Breast and Ovarian Cancer (PDQ®)
Expert-reviewed information summary about the genetics of breast and ovarian cancer, including information about specific genes and family cancer syndromes. The summary also contains information about interventions that may influence the risk of developing breast or ovarian cancer in individuals who may be genetically susceptible to these diseases. Psychosocial issues associated with genetic testing are also discussed.
Genetic Testing for BRCA1 and BRCA2
A fact sheet about the BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes, what to do if a person tests positive for one of these alterations, and consequences of genetic testing.
Understanding Gene Testing
Illustrates what genes are, explains how mutations occur and are identified within genes, and discusses the benefits and limitations of gene testing for cancer and other disorders.
Search: Cancer Genetics Services Directory
Directory of professionals who provide services related to cancer genetic risk assessment, counseling, and testing.
Cancer Genetics Overview (PDQ®)
Expert-reviewed information summary in which the validity and utility of genetic tests are discussed and important genetic terms are defined.
Breast and Ovarian Cancer Family Registries
Information to support research on the identification and characterization of breast and ovarian cancer susceptibility genes.
Fertility Drugs as a Risk Factor for Ovarian Cancer
A fact sheet about the possible health risks of fertility drugs.
Oral Contraceptives and Cancer Risk
A fact sheet about research on the risk of developing cancer of the breast, cervix, liver, and ovary from the use of oral contraceptives.
Increased Risk of Ovarian Cancer Is Linked to Estrogen Replacement Therapy
Researchers from the NCI have found that women in a large study who used estrogen replacement therapy after menopause were at increased risk for ovarian cancer.
Menopausal Hormone Use
A collection of material about research related to the risks and benefits of hormone medication taken to ease symptoms associated with menopause.
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