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Double mastectomy is the surgical removal of both breasts.

The purpose is to: remove breast cancer reduce the risk of cancer for those who may be at high risk for breast cancer allow for symmetry avoid ongoing surveillance imaging if you're at a high risk of breast...

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What is a double mastectomy, and why have one? Double mastectomy is the surgical removal of both breasts. The purpose is to: remove breast cancer reduce the risk of cancer for those who may be at high risk for breast cancer allow for symmetry avoid ongoing surveillance imaging if you're at a high risk of breast cancer Your doctor may...

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The purpose is to: remove breast cancer reduce the risk of cancer for those who may be at high risk for breast cancer allow for symmetry avoid ongoing surveillance imaging if you're at a high risk of breast cancer Your doctor may...

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What is a double mastectomy, and why have one? Double mastectomy is the surgical removal of both breasts.

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