Fallopian tube removal to help prevent ovarian cancer? Why experts are suggesting it - Fox News

"Seventy percent of the most common and lethal ovarian cancer begins in the fallopian tubes," according to an OCRA report.

"Research shows that removing the fallopian tubes when having another pelvic surgery such as a hysterectomy or tubal ligation, and leaving the ovaries intact, can prevent ovarian cancer," it also said.

She added, "If that is the case, then removal of the fallopian tubes would greatly reduce the risk of developing ovarian cancer."

"Screening for ovarian cancer, even in high-risk populations, does not work," said Dr. Stephanie V. Blank, M.D., director of gynecologic oncology for the Mount Sinai Health System.

She's also director of women's health at the Blavatnik Family Chelsea Medical Center at Mount Sinai in New York City.

Gerber said people need to be their own advocates — no one should be afraid to ask a health care provider about genetic testing and the removal of fallopian tubes.