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Originally Published 6 months ago — by SciTechDaily
Mayo Clinic researchers, studying a high-risk patient with genetic mutations, discovered early cellular changes in fallopian tubes that may indicate the beginning of ovarian cancer, paving the way for improved early detection and prevention strategies.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by statnews.com
Removing fallopian tubes, a procedure called opportunistic salpingectomy, is increasingly used to prevent ovarian cancer, which often begins in the tubes rather than the ovaries. Despite its potential benefits, there is confusion and lack of clear coding and communication about the procedure, which advocates like Rebecca Stone are working to improve through new medical codes and better patient education.