Brca-2

I am seeing increasing numbers of women these past few years who are undergoing prophylactic mastectomies who are BRCA positive. However, even if a woman is BRCA negative, there may still be a very valid reason for prophylactic mastectomies, such as a very strong family history of breast cancer. In such a case, it is important to discuss the decision with your breast surgeon and other members of your health care team, as there are certainly many factors to be considered in the decision that can best be answered by those who know the specifics of your situation.