Evidence shows the ovaries are not to blame for most cancers formerly known as 'ovarian cancer'.

The most common, and severe, actually begin in the fallopian tubes and fimbriae.

Studies suggest opportunistic surgery could be the best prevention.

Guest/s

• Associate Professor Orla McNally, director of gynaecological oncology at the Royal Women's Hospital, and Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

References

• Gauging the Magnitude of Missed Opportunity for Ovarian Cancer Prevention
• FIGO position statement on opportunistic salpingectomy as an ovarian cancer prevention strategy