What is Mastectomy?
CATEGORY: Surgeries
TYPES:Generic: MastectomyBrand:
A mastectomy is the surgical removal of one or both breasts, either partially or completely. It is generally done to treat breast cancer, but in some cases, women and men believed to be at high risk of breast cancer have the operation to prevent cancer.
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How do members experience Mastectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
---|---|---|---|
Breast cancer | 1,853 | 38 | |
Invasive lobular carcinoma | 9 | 1 | |
Cancer worries | 4 | 0 | |
Gender dysphoria | 2 | 2 | |
Phyllodes tumor | 2 | 0 |
Common side effects
Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Pain | 9 | |
Numbness | 4 | |
Lymphedema | 3 | |
Nerve pain (neuralgia) | 2 | |
Seroma | 2 | |
Acne | 1 |
Side effect severity
Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
---|---|---|
Severe | 5 | |
Moderate | 19 | |
Mild | 10 | |
None | 9 |
Member evaluations
annswanson
evaluated on Jan 20, 2016
- Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Major
- Side effects: Mild
Itsalwayssomething
evaluated on Jul 01, 2008
- Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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