In the breast, there are two possibilities: 1) lumpectomy (removal of cancer of the lump and surrounding tissue), or 2), mastectomy (removal of the entire breast). Only a quarter of a century ago, almost all patients had a mastectomy, even if their breast cancer is small. But in recent decades has shown that for small tumors, lumpectomy followed by radiation, as well as the mastectomy. Well, "small" is relative term. The aim is that the breast lumpectomy another mom, after all the processing. As someone with a small breast, a "small" Cancer can be an important part of your chest. Lumpectomy, in this case could lead to unacceptable cosmetic result, and the patient may prefer mastectomy with reconstruction in plastic surgery. Another factor is the number of breast cancer. In general, mastectomy for multifocal cancer (cancer in two or more locations in the same breast)
During operations in thoracic surgery in the armpit are also invasive (or penetration), breast cancer, and in some cases, DCIS (ductal carcinoma of breast in situ). This is done to determine breast cancer, lymph nodes in the armpits. In general There are two options: 1) resection of the Sentinel node, or 2), axillary node dissection. Sentinel node in the resection, the surgeon maps lymphatic drainage from breast cancer in the first lymph node that the lymph nodes, ie sentinel node (s). Several (1-3) units, usually are removed. In axillary node dissection plus resection of lymph nodes are usually 8-25 resection of the sentinel node is a good option for small early stage cancers that are likely to have agreed on the armpit. If the suspected cancer of lymph nodes already high, and axillary node dissection will be carried out.
The above are only general guidelines. There were two patients with breast cancer in both accuracy and, thus, the decision-making process and is unique for each person. Notwithstanding any other person in society should be a choice that you can live with the rest of your life.
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