March 3, 2026Menopause The Journal of The North American Menopause Society0 citations

Decision-making surrounding ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery: perspectives from a diverse population

LPLuiza Perez AKAmita Kulkarni LKLaura Keenahan

Key Points

The study highlights decision-making factors influencing ovarian cancer risk-reducing surgery.
Key themes emerged regarding cultural sensitivity and patient perspectives in a diverse population.
Analysis focused on BRCA1/2 mutation carriers and their decision-making processes.
These insights suggest a need for more patient-centered support from clinicians during surgical choices.

Abstract

This study identified themes that influenced decision-making among BRCA1/2 PV carriers considering or having undergone risk-reducing gynecologic surgery in a racially and ethnically diverse population. These insights can help clinicians better support patients undergoing this process, with the objective of providing patient-centered, culturally sensitive care.

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