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Q: surgery to prevent breast cancer ?

asked by: maryann22 on May 21st, 2008

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In general, do most health insurances cover getting your breasts removed and then reconstructed to prevent breast cancer if your at a high risk?

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zigemyster

replied on November 19th, 2008

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I do believe that would be a question for your insurance company as all are not the same. And if you are told that they will cover please get it in writing before proceeding. That would give you some teeth just in case they change their mind afterwards.

~Zig

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