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Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N Lewin, MD
On Sep 18
Ovarian Cancer screening in healthy women is not recommneded by the U. S. Preventative Task Force http://bit.ly/OdYqCk -
Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N Lewin, MD
On Sep 04
National Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month September, 2012 is announced by President Obama honoring and supporting those women and familes who have been affected by Ovarian Cancer and emphasing the importance of early detection, awareness of symptoms, investment in govenment research and advancing women's...Full Post -
Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N Lewin, MD
On Mar 15, 2012
Cervical Cancer Screening Guidelines:
http://newyork.cbslocal.com/video/6842323-dr-max-gomez-cervical-cancer-guidelines/
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Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N Lewin, MD
On Nov 30, 2011
Women who develop premenopausal breast cancer may have a mutation or abnormality in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes. While we can link only 10 to 13 percent of ovarian cancers to hereditary causes, women with the genetic mutation will have a 10 to 60 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer-as much as
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Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N lewin, MD
On Nov 29, 2011
If you find out that you are carrying the mutation of the BRCA genes, your doctor might recommend that you see a specialist in Gynecologic Oncology. Since you are at significant risk for developing ovarian cancer you will be offered the following risk reduction procedures depending upon your family
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Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N Lewin, MD
On Nov 28, 2011
It's especially important for women with a strong family history (mother, daughter or sister) of premenopausal breast cancer or ovarian cancer (Hereditary Breast and Ovarian Cancer Syndrome) to talk with their doctor. These women may have a genetic abnormality that greatly increases their risk for
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Ovarian Cancer-Blog Sharyn N Lewin, MD
On Jul 29, 2011
Ovarian cancer risk reduction therapies can be offered to women who are at high risk for developing ovarian cancer. These women, who are diagnosed by genetic testing and carry inherited mutations of the BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes may undergo prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy (removal of the ovaries and fallopian...Full Post
