Cancer

ACOG strengthens recommendation for fallopian tube removal to prevent ovarian cancer

ACOG’s clinical practice update concerns opportunistic salpingectomy to prevent ovarian cancer in patients at average risk.

Reported by 1 outlet Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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