double mastectomy
Both breasts removed
A double mastectomy is the surgical removal of both breasts, typically performed to treat or prevent breast cancer.
Women with high genetic risk sometimes choose preventive double mastectomy to reduce their chances of developing the disease: She opted for a double mastectomy after testing positive for the BRCA gene.
The procedure may be followed by reconstructive surgery.
- bilateralInvolving two parties
- breastUpper front torso
- breast cancerMalignant growth in mammary glands
- surgeryInvasive medical procedure
- oncologistPhysician specializing in tumors
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- breast cancerbreast cancer, mammogram, lumpectomy, mammography, breast exam
- breast surgerybreast augmentation, breast reconstruction, breast reduction, breast lift, breast implants
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