>>She is removing both breasts as a preventive measure to reduce her chances of developing the disease that killed her mother, grandmother and great aunt.<<
I have never heard of prophylactic mastectomies before this. Does anyone know if it usually done?
It’s done all the time . My docs were all on board , especially with rationing coming down the pike .
“I have never heard of prophylactic mastectomies before this. Does anyone know if it usually done?”
Yes...
My sil had cancer in one and had both removed. I thnk her idea was symmetry She has adjusted very well fours after the fact
That is a good question. I do know women with cancer in one breast who elect to have BOTH breasts removed. Just in case.
To be done with it.
a local MD had this done to herself several years ago.
Breast Cancer was among her family females
a local MD had this done to herself several years ago.
Breast Cancer was rampant among her family females
The first time I heard of this was a friend of my niece. She plans to have it done after having children. I was stunned, but apparently it is not uncommon.