Breast cancer advocates call for better access to preventative mastectomies for high-risk women

Health experts are voicing their concerns about access to preventative mastectomies for women at high risk of developing breast cancer, with treatments becoming harder to receive.

With recent bi-partisan support from the Federal government, preventative surgeries may become a priority for hospitals, providing potentially lifesaving treatment for those at risk

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Produced By: Deakin Percy

Featured In Story: Vicki Durston- Breast Cancer Network Australia Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services

First aired on The Wire, Monday 2 December 2024