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.

 
BY JACLYN COSGROVE | Published: February 17, 2013   

photo - 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
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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Lymphedema is not a common risk, but it can cause ongoing swelling of the arm on the same side as your mastectomy.

Does it hurt?

During a mastectomy, you...
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