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 women who carry a BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene mutation may be able to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer by 95%. In women with a strong family history of breast cancer, prophylactic mastectomy can reduce the risk of breast cancer development by up to 90%.
- Is Prophylactic Mastectomy Right for You?
- Prophylactic Mastectomy: What to Expect
- Prophylactic Mastectomy Risks
- Prophylactic Mastectomy and Reconstruction Video Series
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