Surgery to prevent breast cancer requires a patient-doctor dialogue about risks, benefits
JAMA articles by UT Health San Antonio surgeon provide guidance for MDs, families
SAN ANTONIO (May 4, 2021) - Risk-reducing mastectomy saves lives of women who, because of hereditary or other risk factors, may have a very high lifetime risk of developing breast cancer, according to two new journal articles written to guide physicians and patients. All of these women should also discuss with their physicians nonsurgical options such as screening and medications to reach the best, customized treatment strategy, the essays mention.
Both articles, published May 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), are by END
Both articles, published May 4 in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA), are by END