Angelina Jolie had a double mastectomy.
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Mastectomy
/ˌmæsˈtɛktəmi/
Synonyms for "mastectomy" (36 found)
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breast ablationbreast excisionbreast removal
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2 entriesbilateral mastectomyunilateral mastectomy
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6 entriesbilateral mastectomybreast removalpostmastectomy carepostmastectomy pain syndromeprophylactic mastectomyunilateral mastectomy
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The type of mastectomy a patient undergoes depends on numerous factors, including whether the patient intends undergoing reconstructive surgery.
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In some cases, mastectomy is prophylactic surgery - a preventive measure taken by those considered to be at high risk of breast cancer.
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In comparison to mastectomy, lumpectomy removes a smaller percentage of breast tissue.
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