Concept information
Preferred term
mastectomy
Definition
- Mastectomy, in its simplest form, is the removal of the breast and parts of the surrounding tissue and is generally the standard treatment for breast cancer. In current medical practice, along with lumpectomy, it is the major surgical approach to the treatment of breast cancer. [Source: Encyclopedia of Gender and Society; Mastectomy]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/mastectomy
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