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Healthcare professional perspectives on hereditary breast cancer risk assessment prior to gender-affirming mastectomy.

Breast cancer research and treatment - 29 Jul 2026

Zayhowski Kimberly, Blumen Kai, Mittendorf Kathleen F, Pratt Rebekah, Berro Tala, Streed Carl, MacFarlane Ian M

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PURPOSE: Transgender and gender diverse (TGD) individuals undergoing gender-affirming mastectomy (GAM) face unique challenges related to breast cancer risk assessment and screening. This study aimed to identify factors that influence healthcare professionals' (HCPs) integration of cancer risk evaluation, including genetic assessment, within the context of GAM and pre-surgical planning. METHODS: We conducted...

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PMID: 42527724
DOI: 10.1007/s10549-026-08038-9
PMCID: PMC13421360

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