Familial breast cancer: classification, care and managing breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer

Recommendation ID: CG164/5
Question: Impact of risk-reducing surgery:- Further research is recommended to compare psychosocial and clinical outcomes in women who choose and women who do not choose to have risk-reducing surgery. [new 2013]
Any explanatory notes (if applicable): Why this is important:- Many women are happy with their decision to undergo risk-reducing surgery. However, some women do subsequently regret this choice. A greater understanding of the factors that predict satisfaction or regret will help to guide women's choices in the future. Studies show that risk-reducing surgery significantly reduces risk of breast cancer, but there is insufficient evidence to decide between, for example, skin-sparing mastectomy and total mastectomy. The pros and cons of risk-reducing surgery in women with a diagnosis of cancer also need further study.

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Comes from guidance: Familial breast cancer: classification, care and managing breast cancer and related risks in people with a family history of breast cancer
Number: CG164
Date issued: June 2013

Is this a recommendation for the use of a technology only in the context of research?	No
Is it a recommendation that suggests collection of data or the establishment of a register?	No
Last Reviewed	12/07/2013