Prophylactic Mastectomy

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Prophylactic Mastectomy

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	Prophylactic Mastectomy

What is a prophylactic mastectomy?

A prophylactic mastectomy is the surgical removal of the breast(s) performed to prevent the development of breast cancer in a woman at high risk for the disease.

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