3Why Is a Mastectomy Done?
In most cases, a mastectomy can be performed as part of treatment for people with breast cancer. A doctor might suggest this surgery when:
– Radiation therapy is not suitable for treatment
– The tumor is big
– The tumor affects more than 1 part of the breast
Depending on the size of the breast, your doctor may choose different forms of mastectomy. A mastectomy can also be done to lower the risk of breast cancer in those people with certain genetic factors, such as the BRCA2 and BRCA1 gene. [3]
