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What is the name of the procedure of a breast lobectomy and segmental mastectomy?
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mastactomy
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What are the expected results of a mastectomy?
A mastectomy is performed as the definitive surgical treatment for breast cancer. The goal of the procedure is that the breast cancer is completely removed and does not recur.
Which procedure involves the surgical removal of an entire breast and many of the surrounding tissues?
The procedure that involves the removal of an entire breast and the surrounding tissues is called a radical mastectomy. This procedure is performed surgically and usually takes some time to do.
Removal of the breast?
Removal of the breast is a Mastectomy.
Breast removed for breast cancer?
When a breast is removed as part of breast cancer treatment, it is typically referred to as a mastectomy. A mastectomy may be recommended in cases where the cancer is large, aggressive, or has spread to surrounding tissues, or if the patient has a high risk of recurrence. There are different types of mastectomy procedures, including: Total (Simple) Mastectomy: In a total mastectomy, the entire breast tissue, including the nipple and areola, is removed, but the lymph nodes under the arm are left intact. Modified Radical Mastectomy: This procedure involves removing the entire breast tissue, as well as some of the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary lymph nodes). Radical Mastectomy: This less common procedure involves removing the entire breast tissue, as well as the chest muscles under the breast and lymph nodes in the armpit. Skin-Sparing Mastectomy: In this procedure, the breast tissue is removed, but the skin covering the breast is preserved to facilitate breast reconstruction. Nipple-Sparing Mastectomy: In a nipple-sparing mastectomy, the breast tissue is removed, but the nipple and areola are preserved. This approach is often used when breast reconstruction is planned. After a mastectomy, patients may undergo additional treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, hormone therapy, or targeted therapy depending on the characteristics of the cancer and the individual's overall health. Breast reconstruction may also be considered to restore the appearance of the breast after surgery. It's important for individuals undergoing mastectomy to discuss their treatment options and preferences with their healthcare team to make informed decisions about their care.
Mastectomy - series?
Normal anatomyBreast cancer begins in the breast and spreads first to the lymph nodes of the armpit (axilla). When a breast lump is found to contain cancer, and if the cancer has not spread beyond the nodes of the axilla to distant sites, it is often removed surgically. Radiation therapy may be used in addition to surgery. In certain cases of malignant lumps, lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy is as effective as a radical mastectomy. Typically, lumpectomy does not require a breast replacement (prosthesis).Procedure 1In many cases of breast cancer, removal of the entire breast is unnecessary. A procedure such as a segmental mastectomy can be performed. In segmental mastectomy, the cancer and a larger area of normal breast tissue around it are removed. Lymph nodes under the arm and the lining over the chest muscles below the tumor also may be removed.Procedure 2In some cases, the cancer is too large to be removed by lumpectomy. In these situations, removal of the breast along with the lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) that drain the breast, is required. This procedure is called modified radical mastectomy (MRM). The results of mastectomy for breast cancer depend on the stage of the cancer, the tumor size, and whether there is cancer in the lymph nodes.Chemotherapy is often administered after surgery for patients with cancer involving the lymph nodes.Reviewed ByReview Date: 12/15/2011Yi-Bin Chen, MD, Leukemia/Bone Marrow Transplant Program, Massachusetts General Hospital. Also reviewed by David Zieve, MD, MHA, Medical Director, A.D.A.M., Inc.
What procedure in which the tumor and a margin of healthy tissue are removed with a diagnosed with breast cancer and treated this surgically with what?
Mastectomy
What kind of doctor does a mastectomy?
cosmetic specialist. A Plastic surgeon.....hopefully one that's Board Certified.
What is a mastectomy fitter?
A mastectomy fitter is a person who takes great pride in fitting a breast cancer patient with prosthesis and bras to replace tissue removed during a surgical procedure or radiation.
Excision of a breast?
mastectomy
What kind of procedure is a lumpectomy surgery?
A lumpectomy surgery is the removal of a lump or cancerous tumor in breast tissue. This is the common alternative treatment to breast cancer instead of chemotherapy or mastectomy surgery.
What type of mastectomy allows for immediate breast reconstruction?
A modified radical mastectomy also allows for immediate or delayed breast reconstruction.
What is the medical definition of a masectomy?
In medical terms, a mastectomy refers to a surgical removal of the breast of a woman, in order to prevent breast cancer. This is a procedure that can be done under certain conditions and when fewer options remain.
