Decision Checklists & Tip Sheets
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STEP 1
Select a Decision Checklist or Tip Sheet. You can type in the box to filter the list.
STEP 2
Click a topic to choose questions/tips or select "Check all in this topic."
STEP 3
Click the “Save checklist” button. Only the tips or questions you select will be saved on your downloaded version
STEP 4
Click "Download" to save or print your checklist. Note: Checklists won't be saved after closing the page.
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Decision Checklist: Considering Risk-Reducing Surgery for Ovarian or Endometrial Cancer
If you're considering surgery for ovarian or endometrial cancer prevention, you probably have lots of questions for your healthcare team. We've compiled several key questions so you can select and build your own surgery checklist. Most experts recommend consulting with a gynecologic oncologist for risk-reducing surgery. If a gynecologic oncologist is unavailable, it's important to ensure that your surgeon is familiar with the surgical and pathology protocols for high-risk women.
Questions for people with a mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2 or other gene linked to ovarian cancer risk
If you have a mutation in BRCA1, BRCA2, BRIP1, PALB2, RAD51C, RAD51D or another gene linked to ovarian or fallopian tube cancer, the following questions may help you decide whether to have risk-reducing surgery, which surgeries to have and when.
Questions for people with Lynch syndrome or another mutation linked to endometrial cancer
If you have a Lynch syndrome mutation (EPCAM, MLH1, MSH2, MSH6, PMS2) or another gene linked to endometrial cancer, the following questions may help you decide whether or not to have surgery, which surgeries to have and when.
Questions for your gynecologic surgeon before surgery
The following questions can help prepare you for surgery and recovery.
Questions about menopause symptoms and how to manage them
Surgery to remove the ovaries before natural menopause can lead to menopausal symptoms and long-term effects on health. The following questions can help you make decisions related to menopause management.
Questions about insurance coverage
Types of documents you can create:
Decision Checklists
When making medical decisions, it’s important to gather reliable information from your healthcare team. Asking questions and discussing benefits and risks with your healthcare team can help you choose the options that align with your values, lifestyle, and long-term goals.
Tip Sheets
Preparing for surgery can be stressful. We have compiled tips that will help you prepare for common surgeries and procedures that may be part of your hereditary cancer care.
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