Oophorectomy Linked To Increased Risk of Colon Cancer

MedicalResearch (interview - text - Dr. Segelman)


MedicalResearch.com: What should readers take away from your report?

Dr. Segelman: Reduced endogenous estrogen and androgen levels may be involved in the increased risk of colorectal cancer seen after oophorectomy in the current study. The findings highlights that prophylactic resection of normal ovaries should be reserved for women with a clear indication, such as a hereditary increased risk of ovarian cancer. Possible negative side-effects of the procedure should always be taken into account and discussed with the women preoperatively.


Citation:
Br J Surg. 2016 Apr 26. doi: 10.1002/bjs.10143. [Epub ahead of print]
Population-based analysis of colorectal cancer risk after oophorectomy.
Segelman J¹, Lindström L¹, Frisell J¹, Lu Y^1,2.