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Breast cancer surgery (lumpectomy or mastectomy): Removal of a breast lump or the whole breast, often with lymph nodes. It is done for breast cancer.
Removal of a breast lump or the whole breast, often with lymph nodes.
Breast cancer.
Imaging, biopsy, planning with the cancer team.
Infection, arm swelling (lymphoedema), numbness.
Drains for some days; arm exercises.
What is mastectomy?
Removal of a breast lump or the whole breast, often with lymph nodes.
Why is mastectomy done?
Breast cancer.
How do I prepare for mastectomy?
Imaging, biopsy, planning with the cancer team.
How long is recovery after mastectomy?
Drains for some days; arm exercises.
What are the risks of mastectomy?
Infection, arm swelling (lymphoedema), numbness.
SI summary (own words); MedlinePlus (NLM) and NHS as references