More patients with invasive breast cancer opting for double mastectomies
https://www.facingourrisk.org/XRAY/double-mastectomy-with-invasive-breast-cancer
Full article: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28169929/
There are a number of surgical options for treating invasive breast cancer. These include lumpectomy with radiation, a single mastectomy to remove only the breast with cancer, or a double mastectomy, which removes both breasts. A new study finds that more women are choosing double mastectomy, even though it does not increase overall survival for these patients. (5/3/2016)
Questions To Ask Your Health Care Provider
- What is my risk of developing cancer in my other breast?
- What complications may occur if I undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?
- I have invasive breast cancer; what are all of my options?
- I have been diagnosed with breast cancer before age 45. Should I consider genetic testing before I make decisions about surgery?
- I do not have a BRCA mutation, but I have a very strong family history of breast cancer. Should I consider contralateral prophylactic mastectomy?
- I have a BRCA mutation, but I would like to avoid mastectomy. What are my risks for a second breast cancer?
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