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Mastectomy is the removal of the whole breast. There are five different types of mastectomy:
"simple" or "total" mastectomy, modified radical mastectomy, radical mastectomy, partial
mastectomy, and subcutaneous (nipple-sparing) mastectomy.
Simple Mastectomy
A simple or total mastectomy is appropriate for women with multiple or large areas of ductal
carcinoma in situ (DCIS) and for women seeking prophylactic mastectomies — that is, breast
removal in order to prevent any possibility of breast cancer occurring.
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