Ovarian Cancer Risk Reduction

Taking oral contraceptives for 5 years can reduce

your risk of ovarian cancer by

up to 50%

Hankinson SE, Colditz GA, Hunter DJ, et al. 1992

Understanding Risk and

Family History

Understanding Levels of Risk

HIGH RISK GROUP:

LEVELS OF RISK

AVERAGE RISK GROUP:

“SPORADIC” RISK

3

Understanding Levels of Risk

• Diagnosed gene mutation associated with breast or ovarian cancer: BRCA 1, BRCA 2, PTEN and others…

• Untested, but have a first degree relative with a diagnosed gene mutation

• Diagnosed gene mutation associated with breast or ovarian cancer: BRCA 1, BRCA 2, PTEN and others…

• Untested, but have a first degree relative with a diagnosed gene mutation

HIGH RISK GROUP: KNOWN

“HEREDITARY” OR “GENETIC” RISK

INCREASED RISK GROUP: “FAMILIAL RISK”

One or both of the following:•1st degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer or otherwise strong family history of either•Personal history of abnormal breast biopsy

AVERAGE RISK GROUP:

“SPORADIC” RISK

• No 1st degree relative with breast or ovarian cancer or otherwise strong family history of either

• No personal history of abnormal breast biopsy

What Does Risk REALLY Mean?

Average RiskAverage Risk 1.5% Chance1.5% Chance12% Chance12% Chance

Over a Lifetime

Increased RiskIncreased Risk Up to 5.5% ChanceUp to 5.5% ChanceUp to 25% ChanceUp to 25% Chance

High RiskHigh Risk Up to 54% ChanceUp to 54% ChanceUp to 87% ChanceUp to 87% Chance

75% of breast and ovarian cancers

Know Your Family History

Use theMy Health History Form

in your packet to get started

Use theMy Health History Form

in your packet to get started

Assess Your Risk

Assess Your Risk

Family History Factors + Lifestyle Factors

Assess Your Risk

Results. Print and take them to your

doctor!

Results. Print and take them to your

doctor!

20 minutes can save your life…

if you act

What’s Next?

Key follow-up steps:

1.Complete the Assess Your Risk Tool

2.Share with a woman you love

Welcome To The Family

Remember, you are not alone.

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