{"_id":"668da06d0b76658b4c2336f6","title":"Is a matectomy allowed if one has a family history of breast cancer?","question":"I wanted to ask about getting an unnecessary surgery. Let's say I have a frequent family history of women getting breast cancer. Is getting a mastectomy allowed? I don't have breast cancer but what if I want to have the best chances and prevent myself from having to worry about it at all. Or should I not be doing this because as of now, its not \"medically necessary\"?","answer":"Such procedures are not permitted unless there is a real medical necessity. How do you know for sure that you will have it? Take preventative measures but don't allow this to be a source of anxiety.","tags":[{"_id":"686bff2f5bca77ccedff912f","tag":"Health: Medical Procedures & Surgery","count":19}],"createdOn":"2024-07-09T20:41:17.795Z"}