Survey finds substantial use of CPM procedure among women with unilateral breast canc

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In a survey of women who underwent treatment for early-stage breast cancer in one breast, contralateral prophylactic mastectomy use was substantial among patients without clinical indications but was low when patients reported that their surgeon recommended against it, according to a study published online by JAMA Surgery.

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