The type of surgery performed depends upon:
• The size and location of the breast lump or tumor.
• The type and stage of the breast cancer. (If the cancer has spread within the breast or has spread outside of the breast to the lymph nodes, or to other parts of the body.)
• The size of the breast.
• The woman’s preference.
There […]
For many people with cancer, treatment is a process that is designed to meet their needs. Physicians plan treatments based on several key factors, such as the type and stage of the cancer, as well as the person’s age, health and lifestyle.
Surgery to remove as much of the cancer as possible is the primary treatment […]
• Which type of surgery do you recommend for me? Why?
• Where will the incision be located and how much of the breast tissue will be removed?
• Will any lymph nodes be removed?
• Will I be able to have breast reconstruction if I have a mastectomy?
• Do you recommend breast reconstruction at the same time of the mastectomy surgery or […]
There are two types of breast conservation (tissue-sparing) surgery.
A lumpectomy is one type of surgery for breast cancer. The malignant tumor and a surrounding margin of normal breast tissue are removed. Lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) may also be removed. Lumpectomy is a surgical treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer. It is estimated that […]
This can be accomplished by:
• mastectomy (removal of the whole breast), or
• lumpectomy AND radiation therapy to the rest of the breast.
In recent years, researches have been done to determine if lumpectomy is as “good” an option as mastectomy for treating breast cancer. This researches emphasize the importance of offering the same treatment options to all women […]
The surgeon removes more breast tissue than with a lumpectomy. The cancerous area and a surrounding margin of normal tissue are removed, and radiation therapy is usually given after surgery for six to eight weeks.
Breast Prosthesis