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Bookmark or Share- Mastectomy - What You Need to Know | Susan G. Komen®Mastectomy is the surgical removal of the entire breast. There are 2 main types of mastectomy: total (simple) and modified radical. Learn more.
- Mastectomy - Mayo ClinicA mastectomy is surgery to remove all breast tissue from a breast. It's most often done to treat or prevent breast cancer. In addition to removing the breast tissue, mastectomy also may remove the breast skin and nipple. Some newer mastectomy techniques can leave the skin or nipple.
- Mastectomy: Types, Recovery, Complications, & Side EffectsA mastectomy is surgery to remove the entire breast due to cancer. Learn the types including total, simple, modified radical, skin-sparing and nipple-sparing. We're available 24/7.
- Mastectomy Types: Pictures, Procedure, Breast Reconstruction - HealthlineA mastectomy is a surgery to remove the breast. Each type has a different result, so it's essential to look at pictures and discuss any plans for reconstruction.
- What is a Mastectomy? - American Cancer SocietyMastectomy is breast cancer surgery that removes the entire breast. A mastectomy might be done: When a woman cannot be treated with breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy), which saves most of the breast. If a woman chooses mastectomy over breast-conserving surgery for personal reasons.
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