Michoacán offers free preventative mastectomies to high-risk women

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The Michoacán Health Secretariat (SSM) is offering free preventative mastectomies at the State Oncology Institute to reduce the risk of breast cancer. This surgery involves removing one or both breasts, potentially decreasing the likelihood of developing breast cancer by up to 90%. The procedure is offered to women with high genetic or family history risks. Post-surgery, patients receive free medical follow-up from a multidisciplinary team, including doctors, nurses, and psychologists, along with oncology treatment.


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