The breast tissue is removed with the lymph nodes and muscles if necessary. Second opinions are recommended before a radical mastectomy is performed. Breast cancer is the leading cause of death in women age 40 to 44. Screening for breast cancer with X-ray mammography is highly recommended, especially in women over 40. Most breast lumps are diagnosed by the patients.
Breast reconstruction following or during mastectomy can help restore a normal appearance.
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