Newswise — Ovarian cancer is usually not inherited. However, up to 24 percent of cases may be related to inheriting a genetic mutation, even if the family history does not include ovarian or breast cancer.
Even after diagnosis, it is critical for a woman to have a discussion with her health care team about her genetic predisposition to ovarian and other types of cancers at the time of diagnosis. The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) recommends, and the Society of Gynecologic Oncology agrees, that all women with ovarian, fallopian tube or peritoneal cancer undergo genetic counseling and consider genetic testing.
Expert available:Barbara A. Goff, MDPresident, Society of Gynecologic Oncology
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