I have a very very strong history of breast cancer in my family.My maternal grandmother died from breast cancer and so has my maternal aunt.My mother was diagnosed at 45 and is still battling it.I also have a sister who has it.I am very set on having this done I have had the gene test done but am the only one in my family to.I have also had 2 lump removels and 2 core biopsies.I am dead set on this will it be hard to get the doc to do it?I also have told my oncologist what I want.Will medicare pay?
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April 24, 2018
Answer: Prophylactic Mastectomy
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April 24, 2018
Answer: Prophylactic Mastectomy
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January 16, 2011
Answer: Medicare coverage for prophylactic mastectomy
January 16, 2011
Answer: Medicare coverage for prophylactic mastectomy