Mastectomy Usage

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Usages

Total Mastectomy (Modified Radical Mastectomy)

A total mastectomy involves the removal of the entire breast. Some lymph nodes from under the arm are also removed. Radiation therapy may or may...

A mastectomy is done:

To treat breast cancer
To prevent breast cancer if you have a family history of the disease (occasionally done)
To treat severe side effects from previous treatment for breast cancer (rarely done)

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