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
Implant-based immediate reconstruction in prophylactic mastectomy: is the caudal dermis flap a reliable alternative to synthetic mesh or acellular dermal matrix?
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DOI: 10.1007/s00404-021-06244-y
Abstract: The demand for prophylactic mastectomy has increased significantly over the last 10 years. This can be explained by a substantial gain of knowledge about the clinical risk and outcome of patients with high risk mutations… read more here.
Keywords: flap; prophylactic mastectomy; synthetic mesh; dermis flap ... 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
Perspectives of Women Considering Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy and their Peers towards a Telephone-Based Peer Support Intervention
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DOI: 10.1007/s10897-017-0148-x
Abstract: Prophylactic mastectomy is an effective strategy to reduce the risk of breast cancer for women carrying a BRCA1/2 germline mutation. This decision is complex and may raise various concerns. Women considering this surgery have reported… read more here.
Keywords: intervention; telephone based; prophylactic mastectomy; women considering ... 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
Fat Grafting before Delayed Prophylactic Mastectomy and Immediate Implant Reconstruction for Patients at High Risk of Complications
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000008672
Abstract: Supplemental Digital Content is available in the text. Summary: The majority of patients undergoing bilateral prophylactic mastectomy request immediate implant-based breast reconstruction. Some patients, especially those with prior radiotherapy, are at increased risk of early… read more here.
Keywords: reconstruction; high risk; prophylactic mastectomy; mastectomy ... See more keywords
Symmetrical breast surgery: balancing procedures versus prophylactic mastectomy and immediate reconstruction.
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DOI: 10.1097/prs.0000000000010713
Abstract: BACKGROUND Various techniques for management of the contralateral breast exist in patients with unilateral breast cancer including contralateral prophylactic mastectomy with immediate breast reconstruction (PMIBR), or symmetrisation techniques including augmentation, reduction, or mastopexy. The purpose… read more here.
Keywords: breast; reconstruction; symmetrisation; mastectomy immediate ... See more keywords