Second primary breast cancer after unilateral mastectomy alone or with contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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DOI: 10.1002/cam4.3394
Abstract: An increasing number of patients undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) for unilateral breast cancer. However, the benefit of CPM has not been quantified in the setting of contemporary breast cancer therapy. read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; breast cancer; cancer; contralateral prophylactic ... See more keywords
Impact of age, rurality and distance in predicting contralateral prophylactic mastectomy for breast cancer in a Midwestern state: a population-based study
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DOI: 10.1007/s10549-021-06105-x
Abstract: Iowa is among several rural Midwestern states with the highest proportions of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) in women < 45 years of age. We evaluated the role of rurality and travel distance in these surgical… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; distance; age; breast cancer ... See more keywords
Busting the Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy Myth: Incidence of Follow-up Imaging and Biopsy After Risk-Reductive Breast Surgery
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DOI: 10.1007/s12609-019-00338-y
Abstract: Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) at the time of unilateral breast cancer surgery is increasing, though still controversial in BRCA(−) patients. We review the relevant literature regarding CPM and specifically abnormal imaging/biopsies in patients following unilateral… read more here.
Keywords: incidence; surgery; biopsy; breast ... See more keywords
Women's preferences for contralateral prophylactic mastectomy following unilateral breast cancer: What risk-reduction makes it worthwhile?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.breast.2016.11.025
Abstract: OBJECTIVES Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) reduces the risk of contralateral breast cancer (BC) following unilateral BC, but may not increase survival in BRCA1/2 mutation negative women. Despite this, and the risk for adverse physical and… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; risk; breast; prophylactic mastectomy ... See more keywords
Impact of anticipated financial burden on patient decision to undergo contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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DOI: 10.1016/j.surg.2018.05.038
Abstract: Background: We sought to determine whether patients undergoing contralateral, prophylactic mastectomy have greater anticipated and actual costs and financial burden than patients undergoing unilateral mastectomy, whether these financial considerations influence surgical decision making, and whether… read more here.
Keywords: decision; financial burden; prophylactic mastectomy; mastectomy patients ... See more keywords
Socioeconomic Factors Associated with the Receipt of Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy in Women with Breast Cancer.
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DOI: 10.1089/jwh.2018.7350
Abstract: BACKGROUND Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) treatments have been on the rise among white women with early stage unilateral breast cancer who have a higher socioeconomic status (SES) and private insurance. Low income and uninsured women… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; breast cancer; socioeconomic factors; cancer ... See more keywords
What surgical oncology providers and women with sporadic breast cancer should not forget in the decision-making about contralateral prophylactic mastectomy!
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DOI: 10.1093/tbm/ibz006
Abstract: Women with sporadic breast cancer should consider unilateral surgery as first choice for local treatment. Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy should be offered to patients with BRCA mutation. read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; breast cancer; sporadic breast; contralateral prophylactic ... See more keywords
Cracking open the eristic rhetoric of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy research or why surgeons should not be so certain about this controversial breast cancer treatment
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DOI: 10.1136/medhum-2022-012460
Abstract: Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) is a controversial breast cancer treatment in which both breasts are removed when only one is affected by cancer. Rates of CPM have been rising since the late 1990s, despite surgeons’… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; controversial breast; breast cancer; contralateral prophylactic ... See more keywords
Preserving choice in breast cancer treatment: A different perspective on contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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DOI: 10.1177/17455057231175812
Abstract: Contralateral prophylactic mastectomy is the removal of both breasts when only one is affected by cancer. Rates of this controversial cancer treatment have been increasing since the late 1990s, even among women who do not… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; breast cancer; contralateral prophylactic; cancer ... See more keywords
ASO Author Reflections: What Drives Contralateral Prophylactic Mastectomy?
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DOI: 10.1245/s10434-019-07883-x
Abstract: The rate of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy in women with unilateral average-risk breast cancer has increased significantly in the past decade. Our study was conducted in response to a recently published position statement from the American… read more here.
Keywords: prophylactic mastectomy; breast cancer; aso author; contralateral prophylactic ... See more keywords
Patient opinions on contralateral prophylactic mastectomy: A patient-driven discussion in need of tuning?
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DOI: 10.1503/cjs.003420
Abstract: Background: Rates of contralateral prophylactic mastectomy (CPM) are increasing among women with unilateral breast cancer despite low rates of contralateral recurrence and lack of survival benefit. We aimed to investigate the decisional needs and supports… read more here.
Keywords: cancer; cpm; contralateral prophylactic; decision ... See more keywords