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Mastectomies and BRCA – Are we over preparing?

According to the National Cancer Institute, a women’s risk of developing breast cancer or ovarian cancer greatly increases if she inherits the mutation in the BRCA1 gene or the BRCA2 gene. In May 2014, actress Angelina Jolie underwent a preventive double mastetomy on being detected as carrying BRCA mutations. The Jolie effect has certainly increased restless genetic screening with more and more women opting for the same, but what does research indicate regarding surgical removal of breasts or mastectomies?


Is surgical removal of breast the only option for BRCA mutation carrying women? What are some of the risks involved in opting for a prophylactic mastectomy and whom would you consult prior to taking your decision?
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