Mastectomy

usgb/mæˈstektəmi/
noun

A surgery where one or both breasts are removed, often to treat or prevent breast cancer.

After being diagnosed with breast cancer, she decided to have a mastectomy.
Visual representation of "mastectomy" - A surgery where one or both breasts are removed, often to treat or prevent breast cancer.

Often appears as...

  • double mastectomy
  • preventative mastectomy

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Medical Term

Used in medical contexts discussing treatments for diseases like breast cancer.

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The oncologist discussed the possibility of a mastectomy with the patient.
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Sensitive Topic

Talk about mastectomy with sensitivity, as it can be emotional for someone who has undergone the surgery.

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My aunt is a survivor who had a mastectomy; she's really brave.
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Types of Mastectomy

Know the different types, like 'partial' or 'double' mastectomy, used for various treatment approaches.

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The doctor recommended a partial mastectomy since it was detected early.
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