Breast Cancer Surgery Choices - National Cancer Institute


Introduction


Step 1: Talk with your surgeon


Step 2: Learn the facts


Step 3. Find out about your surgery choices


Step 4: Compare your choices


Step 5: Think about what is important to you


Step 6: Make your choice


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Step 4: Compare Your Choices

6. Will I have pain after the surgery?

Breast-Sparing Surgery

Mastectomy Surgery

Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Surgery

You may have pain after surgery.

Talk with your surgeon or nurse about ways to control this pain.

To find out ways to learn more about pain control, see "Resources to Learn More."

You may have pain after surgery. Talk with your surgeon or nurse about ways to control this pain.

To find out ways to learn more about pain control, see "Resources to Learn More."

You are likely to have pain after major surgery such as mastectomy and reconstruction surgery.

There are many ways to deal with pain. Let your surgeon or nurse know if you need relief from pain. To find out ways to learn more about pain control, see "Resources to Learn More."

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