Genetics, family history considered before prophylactic mastectomy

Women who are at a significantly increased risk of breast cancer sometimes elect to have their breasts removed in an operation called a prophylactic mastectomy. Lisa Lai, MD, talks about what's involved in this surgery, including considerations about reconstruction in this episode of "The Informed Patient" podcast. She is an assistant professor of surgery at Upstate, specializing in breast surgery.
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