Could : But why? Radical mastectomy for cancer historically removed pectoralis major as part of the dissection. This adds some risk and some cosmetic issues.
Answered 7/28/2014
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Get 2nd opinion: This procedure of removing the muscle is not considered standard. If there is muscle involvement, then you need chemotherapy before surgery. I recommend you ask more questions and consider finding a breast center to speak with a breast cancer surgeon for options. Good luck!
Answered 7/28/2014
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Depends : It depends on how locally aggressive the cancer is. Most of the time, muscle is not removed.
Answered 6/3/2015
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