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Do Not Recommend Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy.

Authors :
Jagsi, Reshma
Source :
New England Journal of Medicine. 9/28/2017, Vol. 377 Issue 13, p1289-1291. 3p.
Publication Year :
2017

Abstract

The article presents a treatment option not to recommend contralateral prophylactic mastectomy to a woman diagnosed with a triple-negative breast cancer. It mentions the definitive diagnosis of the woman's mass in the left breast that was evaluated via mammography and magnetic resonance imaging. The risks associated with the procedure and lack of survival benefit in patients are also discussed.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00284793
Volume :
377
Issue :
13
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New England Journal of Medicine
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
125380749