http://harvardscience.harvard.edu/stories/person/1736 Stories and external links referencing a person (RSS) en http://harvardscience.harvard.edu/medicine-health/articles/preventive-removal-both-breasts-reduces-chance-breast-cancer-women-elevated <!--paging_filter--><p>"Prophylactic mastectomy appears very effective in preventing breast cancer but choosing this procedure is a complex decision," said Ann M. Geiger, PhD, lead author of the study. "Prophylactic mastectomy prevents breast cancer but also carries a risk of complications and may impact a woman's psychosocial health. We suggest a woman considering the procedure talk to her doctor, family and friends, and get genetic counseling to help her understand her risk of breast cancer and learn about all her options.</p> <p><a href="http://harvardscience.harvard.edu/medicine-health/articles/preventive-removal-both-breasts-reduces-chance-breast-cancer-women-elevated">read more</a></p> Mon, 26 Mar 2007 06:18:44 -0400 70652986 3628 at http://harvardscience.harvard.edu