Breast, Ovary Removal Cuts Cancer Risk

Breast, ovary removal cuts cancer risk

Women who have gene mutations that increase the risk of breast and ovarian cancer can substantially reduce their chances of developing -- and dying from -- those cancers if they have their breasts or ovaries removed preemptively, according to a new study.

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