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What is an extended simple mastectomy?
If a few of the axillary lymph nodes closest to the breast also are taken out, the surgery may be called an extended simple mastectomy.
What type of emotions may a recovering mastectomy patient have?
A mastectomy patient may feel a range of emotions including depression, negative self-image, grief, fear and anxiety about possible recurrence of the cancer, anger, or guilt.
What are other names for a lumpectomy?
Partial mastectomy, quadrantectomy , segmental excision, wide excision, and tylectomy are other, less commonly used names for this procedure.
What is the worst risk of a modified radical mastectomy?
that surgery did not remove all the cancer cells and that further treatment may be necessary (with chemotherapy and/or radiotherapy). By far, the worst risk is recurrence of cancer.
Who are more at risk of developing acute lymphangitis?
People who have had radical mastectomy (removal of a breast and nearby lymph nodes), a leg vein removed for coronary bypass surgery, or recurrent lymphangitis caused by tinea pedis (a fungal infection on the foot)
What is an extended simple mastectomy?
If a few of the axillary lymph nodes closest to the breast also are taken out, the surgery may be called an extended simple mastectomy.
When is a simple mastectomy not enough?
If the cancer has not been contained within the breast, it calls for a modified radical mastectomy , which removes the entire breast and all of the adjacent lymph nodes.
What is involved in a simple mastecomy?
In a simple mastectomy, only the breast tissue, nipple, and a small piece of overlying skin are removed.
What restrictions in activities after a simple mastectomy?
After healing is complete (say 6 weeks) ... none.
Is this how you spell mastectomy?
Yes, mastectomy is the correct spelling.
Removal of the breast?
Removal of the breast is a Mastectomy.
What is the Halsted mastectomy also known as?
The radical mastectomy, also called the Halsted mastectomy, is rarely performed today.
What is the most common type of mastectomy?
A modified radical mastectomy is the most common type of mastectomy performed today.
What is the duration of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy?
The duration of Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy is 2 hours.
What is a radial mastectomy?
a radial mastectomy is when a surgeon removes the entire breast and tissues of a cancerous person
Breast removal surgery called?
Mastectomy. Please see the related link below
When was Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy created?
Why I Wore Lipstick to My Mastectomy was created on 2006-10-23.
