The surgeon that does this operation is a specialist that is also trained in looking at specimens (pathologist). All types of surgery have risks. Your surgeon will explain the risks to you in detail.

Sharni Marks agreed to have a double mastectomy after learning she had a high breast cancer risk but the operation came too ...

This surgery is mostly used for areas of skin you can see or where scarring is a bigger concern, such as on the ears, nose, or eyelids. It is also used for skin cancer that is likely to return, is ...

Lymph nodes play an important role in draining fluids and fighting infection, and avoiding their removal reduces the risk of lymphedema (swelling) in the groin and legs. Surgery is the cornerstone of ...