Which of the Following Statements About Ovarian Cancer Is FALSE

question 3

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about ovarian cancer is FALSE?

• A) BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes are associated with an increased risk of ovarian cancer.
• B) A genetic predisposition is the strongest risk factor for ovarian cancer.
• C) Removal of the ovaries decreases the risk of ovarian cancer.
• D) Women with a genetic predisposition for ovarian cancer have about a 10 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer.

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