There are likely several reasons for what experts are calling a ‘surge’ in women undergoing contralateral prophylactic mastectomy, as explained by doctors.

Recent research has shown that despite more having more treatment options, women with cancer in one breast are increasingly choosing to remove both breasts even though experts in the field say the procedure is not necessarily accompanied by better outcomes.

Now, a new study published Wednesday in JAMA Surgery finds that the increase is being driven in part by their surgeons.

Read on
http://candourgist.com/2017/09/15/women-getting-double-mastectomy/