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Ovarian cancer has long been one of the most difficult gynecologic cancers to detect early. In the latest episode of In Full Bloom: A Women’s Health Podcast, Joan Blomquist, MD, Chair of the Department of Gynecology at GBMC, is joined by Kim Levinson, MD, Director of Johns Hopkins Gynecologic Oncology at GBMC, and host Mary Beth Marsden for a timely conversation about ovarian cancer prevention. 

The episode explores why many ovarian cancers may actually begin in the fallopian tubes, how genetic risk can influence care decisions, and how opportunistic salpingectomy — removal of the fallopian tubes during certain abdominal surgeries — may help reduce risk for some women. 

At GBMC, we believe women deserve trusted, evidence-based information to help them ask questions, understand their options, and feel empowered in their healthcare decisions. Listen to the full episode of In Full Bloom to learn more.

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