Metastatic cancer: What happens when cancer spreads?
If you’ve recently received a cancer diagnosis, you may have heard the word “metastasis” or been asked by someone if your cancer has metastasized. But, what is metastasis? What does it mean for your cancer treatment? And is it curable?
We got details on metastasis from Jeffrey Gershenwald, M.D., a surgical oncologist who specializes in the care of patients with melanoma and has contributed to the world’s leading guides on...
What is a mastectomy?
Last updated Sept. 5, 2024
A mastectomy is a breast cancer surgery in which the surgeon removes the tumor and the entire breast.
Lumpectomy: 7 things to know
Last updated June 4, 2021
A lumpectomy is the most common type of surgery used in breast cancer treatment. At MD Anderson, our breast...