prophylactic mastectomy

Who Should Consider Prophylactic Mastectomy?

The decision to undergo prophylactic mastectomy is highly individualized and typically considered by women who have a high risk of breast cancer. Some key candidates include:
Women with a BRCA1 or BRCA2 genetic mutation.
Those with a strong family history of breast cancer.
Individuals with a history of previous breast cancer.
Women with certain genetic syndromes like Li-Fraumeni syndrome or Cowden syndrome.

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