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...

What is a mastectomy?
Last updated Sept. 5, 2024
A mastectomy is one of the most well-known types of breast cancer treatment. MD Anderson breast surgeons...
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...