Current risk estimates suggest that 1 out of 3 Americans will develop some type of cancer in their lifetime. This means that 2 out of 3 Americans will not develop cancer. Breast cancer in men is rare, however it does occur. Men who have an altered BRCA2 gene have higher rates of breast cancer than men without an altered gene. However, even with surgical removal of the organs, a risk of cancer remains.
Cancer can occur in the peritoneum even after the ovaries have been removed.
Efficacy of bilateral prophylactic mastectomy in women with a family history of breast cancer. New England Journal of Medicine. However, a patient may have some gynecological issues that may require her uterus to be removed. Removal of the uterus is strictly a gynecological issue, and the patient should discuss the risks, benefits, and limitations of this surgery with her gynecologist. HRT, it is prudent to discuss all the risks, benefits, and limitations of pursuing HRT with a medical doctor.