Study of breast fascia during mastectomy or reduction
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This trial studies the natural structure of connective tissue (fascia) in the breast during surgery. It may help doctors better understand how to preserve important structures during mastectomy or breast reduction.
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Who can take part
- You are scheduled for a mastectomy (removing the whole breast) or a breast reduction
- You have breast cancer (if you are having a mastectomy)
- You are not having breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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