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Fallopian Tubes and Ovarian Cancer

Fallopian Tubes and Ovarian Cancer

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I was speaking with my doctor today and he mentioned that he's been reading reports lately that recommend removal of the fallopian tubes with a hysterectomy. He said studies are showing that ovarian cancer sometimes starts in the fallopian tubes so removing them greatly cuts down the chances of ovarian cancer. Has anybody else heard this?

Researchers have indeed found that many of the most aggressive forms of ovarian cancer may not originate in the ovary at all. Instead, they may begin in the fallopian tube.

Because ovarian cancer is often found in late stages, doctors and researchers have not known what the early stages of the cancer looked like and were thus unable to analyze the early lesions to discover what had gone wrong. However, in most cases of late stage ovarian cancer, cancer lesions were also found in the fallopian tubes. Additionally, some women who had undergone a prophylactic oophorectomy still developed tumors in other areas of the pelvic region. All of these facts have led to research that has indicated the origination of the serous carcinoma may be the fallopian tubes.

In one study, women with high risks for ovarian cancer underwent prophylactic bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy. In the secretory cells lining the fimbria of some of these women, evidence of cells that lead to ovarian cancer was found. This has lead to the theory that the cancer cells form in the fallopian tubes, break away, and pass across the ovaries by the fimbria (finger like appendages at the ends of the tubes) where they implant.

Hopefully more research will lead to earlier detection and more targeted treatment options. In the mean time, some doctors are recommending prophylactic salpingectomies for women who are at risk for ovarian cancer and who are having a gynecological surgery.

This content was written by staff of HysterSisters.com by non-medical professionals based on discussions, resources and input from other patients for the purpose of patient-to-patient support.

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