Prophylactic Mastectomy: Ask Mayo Clinic Health System

Prophylactic mastectomy involves the removal of one or both breasts to reduce the risk of developing breast cancer. In this video, learn more about this preventive measure and why it may be the correct choice for some women.

Kathleen Christian, M.D. is a general surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin. Get the facts you need to make informed decisions about your health and well-being.

The Center for Breast Care helps those who:
• Wish to be screened for breast cancer
• Are concerned about the risk of developing breast cancer
• Seek a second opinion about a lump or other abnormality
• Have found a lump
• Have breast/nipple discharge
• Have persistent breast pain that is unrelated to menses
• Have had an abnormal mammogram or breast ultrasound

Kathleen Christian, M.D. is a general surgeon at Mayo Clinic Health System in La Crosse, Wisconsin.

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