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Prophylactic bilateral mastectomy for breast cancer prevention.

Journal of women's health (2002) - 1 Sept 2004

Metcalfe Kelly A

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Prophylactic bilateral mastectomy, or preventive removal of the breasts, is an option for women who are at increased risk of developing breast cancer. Among the highest risk groups are those women with a significant family history of breast cancer and those with a known genetic predisposition to the disease. There are many issues surrounding prophylactic mastectomy. Recent research has demonstrated that...

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PMID: 15385076
DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2004.13.822

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