Choosing between a mastectomy and a lumpectomy? Learn the differences in survival rates, recovery times, and common misconceptions to find the right breast cancer surgery for you.
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7 myths about mastectomy

Mastectomy, a surgery that removes breast tissue, can prevent or treat breast cancer. More than 100,000 women have some type of mastectomy each year in the U.S. If you receive a breast cancer ...
Our breast surgeons in Houston, TX, are leading the industry in innovative procedures, techniques, and technologies. We specialize in a variety of techniques when removing cancer from the breasts. Our ...
Many mastectomy patients aren’t aware of potential complications like PMPS — and only become aware once it’s too late.
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TAMPA (BLOOM) – In today’s Health & Wellness segment presented by Tampa General Hospital and USF Health, Dr. Angela Keleher, Director of Breast Surgery for TGH Cancer Institute joins Gayle Guyardo, ...
When Maria looked at herself in the mirror for the first time after her mastectomy, she stood very still. One hand rested on the bathroom counter. The other hovered near the flat space where her ...
If you receive a breast cancer diagnosis, your healthcare provider may recommend a mastectomy alongside other treatments like radiation or chemotherapy. If you have a high cancer risk because of gene ...