My Mom died of ovarian cancer so I had the genetic testing around 10 years ago, and the results were negative. I don't carry the gene for cancer. My regular gynecologist sees me every 6 months and I get a pelvic ultrasound once a year. There is no good screening for oc. I just saw a different doctor because mine is on medical leave. She says most women now get their ovaries removed. My risk is something like 6% while the general population's is 2%. I'm past menopause so that's not an issue. I just don't want unnecessary surgery but I don't want to die if ovarian cancer either. I wasn't worried until I saw this other doctor! Now I don't know what to do! Is there anyone who has been in my situation, or has any advice? Thank you.
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