Title of article
Prophylactic Mastectomy and Salpingo-Oophorectomy: Ethics and Policy
Author/Authors
Mrayyan, Majd T. Department of Community and Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing - School of Nursing - The Hashemite University, Zaqa, Jordan , Shawish, Marwan Royal Medical Services - Oncology Department, Amman, Jordan
Pages
6
From page
114
To page
119
Abstract
Breast cancer is the most common cancer and the fifth most common cause of death from cancer in women. Ovarian cancer is the deadliest type of the gynecological cancers. Concerning women with BRCA1 or BRCA2 mutation, surgical alternatives for reducing their risk of developing breast and/or ovarian cancer are prophylactic mastectomy, skin-sparing mastectomy, and prophylactic salpingo-oophorectomy.
The arguments of the proponents and opponents regarding prophylactic mastectomy and salpingo-oophorectomy are presented. Prophylactic surgeries are controversial; hence, mandating immediate interventions on the policy level.
Keywords
Mastectomy , Salpingo-oophorectomy , Opponents , Proponents , Policy
Journal title
Middle East Journal of Cancer (MEJC)
Serial Year
2020
Record number
2522147
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