LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Kentucky Lt. Gov. Jacqueline Coleman's post-surgery reports came back clean after undergoing a double mastectomy.
Coleman announced last week she had undergone a successful double mastectomy after medical concerns were raised during a routine physical exam. A mastectomy involves the removal of the entire breast.Â
Coleman said she made the decision to have the procedure because of a "significant family history of cancer," and encouraged others to schedule preventative exams.
She underwent the procedure Dec. 18. Coleman shared Tuesday her post-surgery reports came back clean.
"While I am grateful for my amazing health-care heroes, and the relief I feel for having answers, please hear me when I say, if I had put this off, skipped appointments, or not taken it seriously, it is likely the news I’d be sharing eventually wouldn’t be great," Coleman said in a statement.
UofL doctors said it's important for women to have a yearly mammogram starting at age 40 as there may not be signs or symptoms of early breast cancer.Â
UofL Health said one in six breast cancer cases occur in women ages 40-49.Â
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