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What is prophylactic mastectomy?
Prophylactic mastectomy is surgery to remove one or both breasts to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. According to the National Cancer Institute, prophylactic mastectomy in high-risk women may be able to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by 90%.
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Mastectomy
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
A mastectomy is surgery to remove the entire breast. It is usually done to treat breast cancer.Alternative NamesBreast removal surgery; Subcutaneous... Read more »
What is Prophylactic Ovary Removal?
Source: Breastcancer.org
Prophylactic ovary removal, also called prophylactic oophorectomy, is surgery to remove the ovaries and usually the fallopian tubes. The ovaries are... Read more »
Alternatives to Prophylactic Ovary Removal
Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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