The most common form of treatment for breast cancer is surgery. Regardless of the type or the stage of cancer, all patients treated with curative intent require surgery. This involves removing the tumor and or the lymph nodes in the armpit. Surgical options for the breast may include a lumpectomy, mastectomy, Oncoplastic lumpectomy, and reconstruction. Lymph node procedures include sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB) and axillary node dissection.
In the past, breast cancer surgery often required removing the entire breast, chest wall, and all axillary lymph nodes..
There are a few options for breast reconstruction, and which one you use will depend on your age, body type, and treatment plan.
A lumpectomy usually removes the least amount of breast tissue. The surgeon removes the cancer and a small portion…
In addition to your surgical procedure, such as a lumpectomy or mastectomy, your doctor may wish to remove and examine..
Current position: Consultant of breast surgical Oncology and Oncoplastic breast surgery at King Fahd Specialist Hospital, Dammam
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