What’s it like: To get a mastectomy
A mastectomy is a surgery to remove the breast. Someone might receive a mastectomy either to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Why get a mastectomy?
A mastectomy is a surgery to remove the breast. Someone might receive a mastectomy either to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Dr. Kertrisa McWhite discusses what it’s like to receive a mastectomy. McWhite is a surgical breast oncologist in Oklahoma City. PHOTO BY PAUL HELLSTERN, THE OKLAHOMAN
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Many breast cancer patients are good candidates for a lumpectomy, or breast lump removal, which is a more conservative therapy. With a lumpectomy, your doctor will remove the tumor and the...
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