Study skin thickness and tissue after preventive breast removal
Part of Cancer clinical trials.
This study looks at what happens to the skin and remaining breast tissue after a preventive (non-cancer) mastectomy. It uses imaging and exams to understand why some patients may have skin healing problems.
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Who can take part
- You were advised to have a preventive mastectomy because of inherited risk
- A genetics team confirmed your hereditary risk as the reason for the surgery
- You are between 18 and 74 years old
- Your surgery is preventive (not being done because you have breast cancer)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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