A member asked:

Could i get a double mastectomy without having breast cancer?

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Dr. Carlos Encarnacion answered

Specializes in Medical Oncology

Yes: If someone has a high risk inherited mutation or other circumstances that increase significantly the risk for breast cancer, that person can be considered for a preventative mastectomy.

Answered 1/13/2014

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