For some women who have a very high risk of breast cancer, preventive surgery to remove the breasts (prophylactic mastectomy) may be an option to lower their risk.
Preventive surgery may be considered if you:
Have a mutation in the BRCA1 or BRCA2 gene (or certain other genes that increase breast cancer risk) that is found by genetic testing.
Have a strong family history of breast cancer (such as breast cancer in several close relatives, or breast cancer in at least one relative at a young age).
Had radiation therapy to the chest before age 30.
Have (or have had) cancer in one breast (especially if you also have a strong family history).
Source: cancer.org
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