Tuesday, March 12, 2013

Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy Is Option for BRCA Carriers

From Medscape News Today:

"Nipple sparing mastectomy — and its outstanding cosmetic results — appears to be a good prophylactic option for young women carrying a BRCA gene mutation, according to a new study.

However, there have been worries about using the procedure in these women, who are at high risk for breast cancer. In other words, if the nipple and areola are left behind, might they be vulnerable to developing breast cancer? Not likely in the short term, the researchers report."
See full article at: http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/780484