Efficacy of Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Women with a Family History of Breast Cancer

19991,424 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Lynn C. Hartmann

Daniel J. Schaid · Cancer Research And Biostatistics

John E. Woods · Center For Reconstructive Urethral Surgery

T. P. Crotty · St. Vincent's University Hospital

Jeffrey L. Myers

Phillip G. Arnold · Center For Reconstructive Urethral Surgery

Paul M. Petty · Center For Reconstructive Urethral Surgery

Thomas A. Sellers

Abstract

In women with a high risk of breast cancer on the basis of family history, prophylactic mastectomy can significantly reduce the incidence of breast cancer.

Topics & Keywords

BRCA gene mutations in cancer Breast Cancer Treatment Studies Global Cancer Incidence and Screening

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: New England Journal of Medicine

Volume 340, Issue 2, pp. 77-84

DOI: 10.1056/nejm199901143400201

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