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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2002 94(2):143; doi:10.1093/jnci/94.2.143
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 94, No. 2, 143, January 16, 2002
© 2002 Oxford University Press

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Re: Risk-Reduction Mastectomy: Clinical Issues and Research Needs

Gregory P. Swanson

Correspondence to: Gregory P. Swanson, M.D., Cancer Care Northwest, 601 S. Sherman, Spokane, WA 99202 (e-mail: greg.swanson@usoncology.com).

I read with interest the review by Stefanek et al. (1) on risk-reduction mastectomy. They conclude that the data present "a fairly strong argument for the risk-reduction potential of the surgical approach" (i.e., prophylactic mastectomy). Their recommendation for future research is presented later, with that statement as the central theme. The roles of screening and chemoprevention are also presented, but with a somewhat negative . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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