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Types Of Mastectomy
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The surgery may involve removing the entire breast (total mastectomy) or removing just the breast tissue but not the skin and nipple (
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Mastectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
Mastectomy is surgery to remove a breast. On these pages, you can find out more about different types of mastectomy, get help with decision-making,... Read more »
What is Mastectomy?
Source: Breastcancer.org
Mastectomy is the removal of the whole breast. There are five different types of mastectomy: "simple" or "total" mastectomy, modified radical... Read more »
Breast Reconstruction FAQs: Is There a "Best" Choice After Ma...
Q. What’s the best kind of reconstruction? A. The very best reconstruction is the one that makes you happy. And only you can decide that. Here are... Read more »
Mastectomy Plus Reconstruction
Source: Breastcancer.org
Some women decide to have the breast rebuilt, or reconstructed, during the same operation that removes the breast. This is called “immediate... Read more »
Types of Radiation
Source: Breastcancer.org
There are two main types of radiation: External Radiation External radiation is the most common type of radiation, typically given after lumpectomy... Read more »
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