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69 Number 4 September 2002 |
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| Women at High Risk for Breast Cancer: Preventive Strategies | 264-266 |
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From the Department of Surgery, 251 Hellenic Air Force (HAF) Hospital, Messogion and Katehaki Streets, Athens 115 25 Greece.
Address all correspondence to George H. Sakorafas, M.D., Ph.D., Arkadias 19-21, 115 26 Athens, Greece.
Accepted for publication September 25, 2001.
ABSTRACT
Prevention of breast cancer is a high priority for women at risk for the disease. Management options for this group include close surveillance, chemoprevention, and prophylactic mastectomy (surgical prophylaxis). The optimal method remains to be determined. However, at the present time, close surveillance, which include breast self-examination, annual or semiannual physical examinations, and annual mammography starting at age 30, remains the most widely accepted method.
KEYWORDS
Breast cancer, surveillance, chemoprevention, prophylactic mastectomy.
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