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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2002 94(4):307; doi:10.1093/jnci/94.4.307
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute, Vol. 94, No. 4, 307, February 20, 2002
© 2002 Oxford University Press

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

D. Gareth Evans, Anthony Howell, Andrew Baildam, Ann Brain, Fiona Lalloo, Penelope Hopwood

Affiliations of authors: D. G. Evans, F. Lalloo, Department of Medical Genetics, St. Mary's Hospital, Manchester, U.K.; A. Howell (Department of Medical Oncology), A. Baildam (Department of Surgery), A. Brain (Department of Plastic Surgery), P. Hopwood (Cancer Research Campaign Psychological Medicine Group), Christie Hospital, Manchester.

Correspondence to: Professor D. Gareth Evans, M.D., F.R.C.P., St. Mary's Hospital (SM2), Hathersage Rd., Manchester, M13 OJH, U.K. (e-mail: Gevans@central.cmht.nwest.nhs.uk).

In their recent review, Stefanek et al (1) reviewed the available English language literature between 1995 and 2000 relating to risk-reduction mastectomy (RRM). They clearly state that all articles fulfilling their review criteria of effectiveness, perception, decision-making/follow-up, and satisfaction/psychological sequelae were included. Our group was a little unsettled that none . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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