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Ovarian Cancer - How to prevent?

How is ovarian cancer prevented?

There is no known way to prevent ovarian cancer, but the following factors may reduce risk:

  • A healthy lifestyle – a nutritious diet, regular exercise and maintaining a healthy weight
  • Oral contraception – taking birth control pills can lower the risk of ovarian cancer. But this must be balanced against the slight increase in breast cancer risk. Discuss with your doctor if this is suitable for you.
  • Pregnancy
  • Breastfeeding
  • Tubal ligation or surgical removal of the uterus (hysterectomy) - these procedures are usually performed for medical reasons and not specifically to reduce the risk of ovarian cancer.
  • Risk-reducing surgery for individuals with breast cancer gene (BRCA) mutations - this involves removal of the fallopian tubes and ovaries.

As some of the above measures involve surgery and may carry serious risks or side effects, they cannot be recommended for every woman. It is best to discuss appropriate ways to reduce your individual risk of ovarian cancer with your doctor.

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Claramae Chia Shulyn Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Claramae Chia Shulyn

Senior Consultant

 MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Edin), MMed (Surgery), FRCS (Edin)

Clinical Interests: Upper Gastrointestinal, Colorectal, Peritoneal-based Malignancies, Sarcoma, Skin & Melanoma, Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General Surgery, Melanoma, Pelvic & Peritoneal, Sarcoma/Skin

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Prof Ho Tew Hong

Emeritus Consultant

FRCOG, FAMS, MRCOG, MMed (O&G), MBBS

Clinical Interests: Gynaecological Oncology

Ong Chin-Ann Johnny Assoc Prof

Assoc Prof Ong Chin-Ann Johnny

Senior Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Ed), M Med (Surgery), FRCS (Ed), PhD (Cambridge)

Clinical Interests: Peritoneal-based Malignancies, Sarcoma, Skin & Melanoma, Colorectal, Gastrointestinal, Gastrointestinal Oncology, General Surgery, Gynae-Oncology, Lymphoma (DMO, DRO), Melanoma, Pelvic & Peritoneal, Sarcoma/Skin, Supportive & Palliative Care, Upper Gastrointestinal

Ravichandran Nadarajah  Dr

Dr Ravichandran Nadarajah

Senior Consultant

MBBS (University Malaya), MMed (O&G University Malaya) FRCOG

Clinical Interests: Gynaecological Oncology, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Tay Sun Kuie Prof

Prof Tay Sun Kuie

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, FRCOG (UK), MD (Lond), FAMS, MAppLaw

Clinical Interests: Obstetrics & Gynaecology, Endometriosis

Ang Xiaohong Joella Dr

Dr Ang Xiaohong Joella

Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), MRCS (Ed), MRCOG (UK), MMed (O&G) (S'pore)                     ​

Seo Chin Jin Dr

Dr Seo Chin Jin

Consultant

Jolene Wong Si Min Clin Asst Prof

Clin Asst Prof Jolene Wong Si Min

Consultant

MBBS, MMED, FRCS Ed (Gen Surg)

Clinical Interests: Peritoneal-based Malignancies, Sarcoma, Skin & Melanoma, Upper Gastrointestinal, Surgery & Surgical Oncology

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