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Risk‐Reducing Gender‐Affirming Mastectomy: Unique Considerations in BRCA

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Individualized breast cancer risk assessment should be considered for transmasculine patients pursuing gender-affirming mastectomy to identify and educate high-risk patients about the option for risk-reduction gender-affirming mastectomy. This reduces oncologic risk while achieving the desired cosmetic outcome, ultimately enhancing preventative care provided to an underserved population.

Source: Clinical Case Reports

DOI: 10.1002/ccr3.70336

Authors: Bailey N. Johnson, Ivan Hadad, Aladdin H. Hassanein, Carla S. Fisher

Institutions: Indiana University School of Medicine, Indiana University Indianapolis

Language: English

Topic: BRCA gene mutations in cancer

Subfield: Genetics

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Gender equality

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,820