MedSelfEd Patient Education: Your Procedure Slide 13 of 17 - Mastectomy Total
Women's Center
Friday, May 10, 2024

 


 
When the breast has been completely freed, it is lifted away, exposing the top layer of muscle, called the pectoralis major. If the cancer has spread to this muscle, your doctor may elect remove it as well.
 
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