Are Breast Cancer Surgeons Removing Women’s Nipples Needlessly?
Many breast surgeons continue to remove the nipples when performing mastectomy -- resulting in disfigured breasts and a loss of self-confidence for the patient. Nipple-Sparring Mastectomy Most breast cancers can be treated without removing the nipples. A nipple-sparing mastectomy is safe in almost all patients except those in which cancer is found in the nipple …