Will a Prophylactic Mastectomy Prevent Breast Cancer?

For women at high risk of breast cancer, a prophylactic mastectomy—also known as a preventative or risk-reducing mastectomy—can be a life-changing decision. The surgery removes as much of the breast tissue as possible to significantly lower the chance of developing breast cancer, particularly in individuals with a BRCA1, BRCA2, or certain other genetic mutations. Studies […]