The Rate of Double Mastectomies Has Tripled In 10 Years: Study (

Cancer treatments, especially for breast cancer, have become remarkably sophisticated and are responsible for saving millions of lives. But in some cases, the inclination toward surgery in one or both breasts may be unnecessary-or at least not without major complications. That has a growing number of experts saying that the standard ways in which breast cancer is treated verges on overkill-and needs to be rethought. A new study published Friday in the Annals of Surgery adds nuance to the picture...
Source: National Comprehensive Cancer Network - Category: Cancer & Oncology Source Type: news