Breast Cancer Surgery

When performing Breast Conserving Surgery - commonly referred to as lumpectomies - cancerous cells are removed through surgical extraction from within the breasts. Lumpectomies involve both cancerous tissue removal as well as healthy surrounding tissue removal from both sides of each breast.

Radiation therapy can be used to effectively treat small tumors that have not spread, while also eliminating any still active cancer cells.

Mastectomy refers to the surgical removal of one or both breasts via simple or radical methods, including removal of the axillary nodes when necessary. When performing radical mastectomy procedures, the removal of breast tissue, axillary nodes, and chest wall muscles also occurs.

Biopsy of Sentinel Lymph Nodes. If breast cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes, a biopsy will likely be necessary to assess its scope and impact. Any affected lymph nodes must be removed before performing such analysis.

Reconstruction. Breast reconstruction may be an option for people who have undergone mastectomy. Reconstructive surgery may be performed immediately following masturbation or as part of ongoing reconstruction efforts. Breast reconstruction procedures may take place either immediately following or throughout the reconstruction process.

Breast cancer requires multidisciplinary treatments. After conducting an in-depth evaluation, the most suitable surgical procedure can be selected. Before making your choice, all available surgical and other care options must be discussed with your healthcare team before making a final decision.

Preventing breast cancer requires the removal of all cancerous tissues and lymph nodes nearby.