The paradox of double mastectomy in breast cancer

Health Report - Separate stories podcast

When women are diagnosed with breast cancer in just one breast – should they get a double mastectomy?

A large study has assessed the impact different surgical interventions have on cancer risk and mortality.

Guest

• Dr Vasily Giannakeas, cancer epidemiologist at the Women’s College Research Innovation Institute

References

• Bilateral Mastectomy and Breast Cancer Mortality