Article
Surveillance of survivors: follow-up after risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy in BRCA 1/2 mutation carriers.
Gynecologic oncology - 1 Aug 2011
Chapman Jocelyn S, Powell C Bethan, McLennan Jane, Crawford Beth, Mak Julie, Stewart Nicola, Chen Lee-May
Abstract excerpt
OBJECTIVES: To characterize the post-operative care of BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers who undergo risk-reducing salpingo-oophorectomy (RRSO). METHODS: BRCA1 and BRCA2 mutation carriers from our Cancer Risk Program who elected RRSO were sent questionnaires regarding their post-surgical surveillance and treatment for menopause symptoms, primary peritoneal cancer and bone loss. RESULTS: In 51 mutation carriers...
Topics
- Adult
- Aged
- Bone Density
- CA-125 Antigen
- Estrogen Replacement Therapy
- Fallopian Tubes
- Female
- Follow-Up Studies
- Genes, BRCA1
- Genes, BRCA2
- Heterozygote
