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Study : More patients with invasive breast cancer opting for double mastectomies
Relevance: Medium
Strength of Science: Medium
Most relevant for: Women diagnosed with breast cancer who are recommended to undergo a single mastectomy
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)
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