Report: More healthy breasts removed

By ABC7
According to the journal Cancer, more women undergoing breast cancer surgery are opting to have their healthy breast removed as well.

Researchers say the number of women choosing this route is steadily rising, even though the evidence shows it doesn't improve survival.

The authors urge women to undergo counseling before making a decision.

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