Breast cancer surgery: Modified Mastectomy
Mastectomy or breast removal surgery is the most common treatment for certain types of breast cancer. The various types of mastectomy procedures are described including a modified radical mastectomy and lumpectomy in this narrated animation.
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breast cancer detected
This animated video shows techniques for breast self-examination and describes some of the abnormalities the may occur during the exam. While this video provides an overview of breast self-examination, ask your doctor to show the proper technique before you adopt the practice at home.
PreOp® Patient Education Mastectomy Modified Radical Surgery
A modified radical mastectomy is a major surgery used to treat breast cancer. This animation shows which anatomical structures are removed during a modified radical mastectomy and how the procedure is different from other forms of mastectomy (breast removal surgery).
