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Study: unnecessary double mastectomies on the rise.

Publication: Healthcare Strategic Management
Publication Date: 01-DEC-07
Format: Online
Delivery: Immediate Online Access
Full Article Title: Study: unnecessary double mastectomies on the rise.(Research notes)

Article Excerpt
A report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology found that more women with breast cancer are opting to undergo double mastectomies, even though the procedure is often unnecessary or against recommendations.

The report, conducted by researchers at the University of Minnesota, found a 150% increase in the number of...

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