CPM
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| CPM | |
|---|---|
| Term | CPM |
| Short definition | CPM - Surgery to remove the healthy breast in a person who has had or has had their other cancerous breast removed. CPM can be done to reduce the risk of a second breast cancer in people who are at very high risk. |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
| Comments | |
CPM - Surgery to remove the healthy breast in a person who has had or has had their other cancerous breast removed. CPM can be done to reduce the risk of a second breast cancer in people who are at very high risk. Also called contralateral prophylactic mastectomy
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