New surgery strategy aims to prevent cancer while delaying menopause
Prevention
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This study is testing whether a two-step surgery approach can safely prevent ovarian cancer in women with high-risk genetic mutations. Currently, doctors recommend removing both ovaries and fallopian tubes around age 40, which causes immediate menopause. This study will see if re…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: University Medical Center Nijmegen • Aim: Prevention
Last updated Apr 01, 2026 22:11 UTC