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.


D. Women with a genetic predisposition for ovarian cancer have about a 10 percent chance of developing ovarian cancer.

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