Journal of women's health
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Journal of women's health · May 2024
Multicenter StudyOvarian Cancer Risk-Reduction and Screening in BRCA1/2 Mutation Carriers.
Objective: To determine the utilization of risk-reducing strategies and screening protocols for ovarian cancer in female BRCA1/2 carriers. Methods: This study was a sub-analysis of female participants from a larger multicenter, cross-sectional survey of BRCA1/2 mutation carriers unaffected by cancer. The questionnaire was administered electronically via email at four institutions located in the northeast United States. ⋯ There were no differences observed in screening utilization based on BRCA mutation type. Conclusion: In our cohort of female BRCA mutation carriers, risk-reducing surgery was offered to almost all women, whereas only half were offered risk-reducing medication and/or increased screening. Further investigation is needed to identify barriers to the utilization of risk-reducing strategies among this high-risk population.