mastectomy

[US]/mæ'stektəmɪ/
[UK]/mæ'stɛktəmi/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n. surgical removal of one or both breasts, usually to remove cancerous tissue

Phrases & Collocations

Double mastectomy

radical mastectomy

Example Sentences

She underwent a mastectomy last month.

After the mastectomy, she had to undergo chemotherapy.

The doctor recommended a mastectomy to prevent the spread of cancer.

She is recovering well after the mastectomy.

The decision to undergo a mastectomy was a difficult one.

She opted for a double mastectomy as a preventive measure.

The mastectomy was successful in removing the cancerous tissue.

She is considering breast reconstruction after the mastectomy.

The mastectomy was performed by a skilled surgeon.

Support groups can be helpful for women undergoing mastectomy.

Real-world Examples

Radiation. But first, we need to perform a mastectomy.

Source: Canadian drama "Saving Hope" Season 1

Gloria Chinyere Okwu, a breast cancer survivor, had a mastectomy in 2017.

Source: VOA Standard English - Health

She was diagnosed with breast cancer and decided to have a double mastectomy because of her family history with cancer.

Source: People Magazine

She spoke “breast” aloud and “cancer” aloud, had a mastectomy and urged others to do the same.

Source: The Economist - Comprehensive

And, um, I had to undergo a double mastectomy.

Source: The Good Wife Season 2

She had a double mastectomy but never really recovered.

Source: Fleabag London Life Season 1

I woke up from a mastectomy and I remember the horror of the pain, of not being able to breathe.

Source: VOA Special November 2017 Collection

Many procedures followed, including a lumpectomy, a mastectomy, and reconstructive surgery.

Source: PBS Health Interview Series

She's not too sure about the mastectomy.

Source: Grey's Anatomy Season 3

When somebody loses their breast to cancer, they have a mastectomy, and they choose to have a breast reconstruction.

Source: TED Talks (Video Edition) April 2022 Collection

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