Why Are Women Choosing to Remove Healthy Breasts?

In recent months, many news outlets have featured stories about the rising rates of women with breast cancer choosing elective double mastectomies. The reasons why these patients opt for healthy breast removal are very personal, but Dr. Kazuaki Takabe and Dr. Jessica Young joined us on Facebook Live to discuss the medical considerations surrounding this trend.

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Why Are Women Choosing to Remove Healthy Breasts?

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Why Are Women Choosing to Remove Healthy Breasts?

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