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Mastectomy: What It Is, When It Is Indicated, and Modern Options<\/strong><\/p>\n

The mastectomy<\/strong> is a surgical procedure to remove the entire breast and is a therapeutic or prophylactic option for treating breast cancer.<\/strong> Although in most cases of early cancer it is applied lumpectomy<\/strong> (breast conservation), there are specific indications where mastectomy is the most appropriate solution.<\/p>\n

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What Does the Procedure Involve?<\/strong><\/p>\n

During mastectomy, it is performed sentinel lymph node biopsy<\/strong>, that is, the first lymph node in the armpit that receives lymph from the tumor area. If detected cancer cells,<\/strong> follows armpit lymph node cleaning.<\/strong> The presence or absence of metastases in the lymph nodes helps in cancer staging<\/strong> and affects the subsequent therapeutic approach (chemotherapy, radiotherapy, hormone therapy).<\/p>\n

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When Is Mastectomy Necessary?<\/strong><\/p>\n

Mastectomy is performed when Breast conservation is not possible or appropriate<\/strong>, as in the following cases:<\/p>\n