Research shows many ovarian cancers begin in the fallopian tubes. Experts say women done having kids should ask about removing them during other surgery.

Franziska Bohm long knew she didn't want kids and asked her family doctor to have her tubes tied, known officially as tubal ligation. At 28, she had her fallopian tubes removed after the surgeon ...

Newswise — CHICAGO — Known as ‘the silent killer’ due to its lack of symptoms and reliable screening tests, ovarian cancer remains one of the deadliest gynecologic cancers, claiming more than 12,000 ...

To Rebecca Stone, the single most important fact about ovarian cancer is that it’s usually a misnomer. The most common kind — responsible for 70% of cases and 90% of deaths — often has its silent ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. I woke up from surgery groggy, with three minuscule incisions in my abdomen and huge peace of mind. I'd just had my fallopian ...

One simple add-on procedure to routine pelvic surgeries could potentially prevent thousands of deaths from ovarian cancer every year. Yet most women are never told it’s an option. The procedure, ...

GREENVILLE, S.C. (FOX Carolina) - Doctors are now recommending women who are done having children have their fallopian tubes removed to help prevent ovarian cancer, instead of the more widely known ...

Should You Have Your Fallopian Tubes Removed?SDI Productions - Getty Images If you’re already going under the knife, having your fallopian tubes removed at the same time could reduce your risk of ...