Medicines that cause loss of feeling or awareness. They can be used to numb a part of the body (local anesthetics). Or they can be used to put you to sleep (general anesthetics). They are used to prevent pain during operations.
Anesthetics are often used in breast cancer surgery. Read more about what to expect with breast cancer surgery.
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