Mastectomy

Removal of breast tissue, nipples, and superficial skin and pectoralis major fascia. This method is suitable for patients with non-invasive cancer, micro cancer, and eczema-like cancer that are restricted to the nipple. It can also be used for elderly patients who are not suitable for radical surgery, or for radiation therapy when the tumor is large or has ulceration or bleeding

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