Removing Healthy Breast Discouraged for Low-Risk Women With
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A position paper issued today by the American Society of Breast Surgeons (ASBrS) recommends against contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) for average-risk women with breast cancer in one breast. The ASBrS statement published as a pair of manuscripts in the Annals of Surgical Oncology addresses the growing trend to remove the healthy breast in women undergoing […]
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Cancer - Page 132 of 192 - Mayo Clinic News Network
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Lumpectomy for Breast Cancer: Uses, Procedure, Results
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Women Are Taking to Social Media to Reclaim Their Bodies After
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Dr. Yara Robertson, Breast Cancer Oncologist
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Featured News - July 2016 Archives - Mayo Clinic News Network
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Fallopian tube removal advised for more women to prevent ovarian
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Double mastectomies for breast cancer tripled in 10 years
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Vast Study Casts Doubts on Value of Mammograms - The New York Times
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Most Women Who Get Double Mastectomy Don't Need It, Study Finds
Gain Your Confidence Back with a Proper Fit: A Better Mastectomy
Navigating Choice: Unilateral vs. Bilateral Mastectomy
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