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Your thoughts on "preventative mastectomy". do you think it is a valid treatment?
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Yes but....: No for everyone. There are specific indications, like family history and the breast cancer gene. I recommend finding a breast center in your area and discussing with a breast specialist. Make sure you get the facts and a true calculation for YOUR specific risk.
Answered 7/28/2014
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