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The Treatment of Stage I and II Breast Cancer With Mastectomy and Axillary Dissection vs. Excisional Biopsy, Axillary Dissection, and Radiotherapy Effect of Ketalar to Prevent Postoperative Chronic Pain After Mastectomy Comparison of Pain ... [... more]
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Why would a woman consider undergoing preventive mastectomy?
Preventive mastectomy (also called prophylactic or risk-reducing mastectomy) is the surgical removal of one or both breasts. It is done to prevent or reduce the risk of breast cancer in women who are at high risk of developing the disease (see ... [... more]
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Can breast reconstruction hide cancer, or cause it to come back? Breast reconstruction is a type of surgery for women who have had a breast removed (mastectomy). The surgery rebuilds the breast so that it is about the same size and shape as it ... [... more]
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Mastectomy: Surgery to treat or prevent breast cancer
Mastectomy - understand why this breast cancer surgery is used and what to expect. Surgery of any kind can be a challenging experience, but mastectomy - the surgical removal of one or both breasts - may raise special concerns. You may wonder if ... [... more]
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Mastectomy: Surgery to treat or prevent breast cancer
Mastectomy - understand why this breast cancer surgery is used and what to expect. Surgery of any kind can be a challenging experience, but mastectomy - the surgical removal of one or both breasts - may raise special concerns. You may wonder if ... [... more]
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How to Treat Breast Cancer With a Mastectomy
The most common way to treat breast cancer is to have a mastectomy. There are different types of mastectomy procedures that may be used. Segmental, total, modified radical and radical are mastectomy options. The surgeon will recommend the ... [... more]
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How to Get a Second Opinion About a Mastectomy
Before having any type of surgery, especially a surgery that alters the body image as dramatically as a mastectomy, it is important to consider getting a second opinion. This will not be an option if the health insurance provider denies it, but ... [... more]
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