Breast Cancer Surgery
Most people with breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS) will have surgery to remove the tumor and nearby breast tissue. The two main types of surgery are lumpectomy (breast-conserving surgery) and mastectomy, with or without breast reconstruction.
Breast cancer surgery may also involve checking nearby lymph nodes for cancer. Usually, a sentinel lymph node biopsy is done, often during a lumpectomy or mastectomy but sometimes as a separate surgery. Learn more about sentinel lymph node biopsy at How Breast Cancer Is Diagnosed.
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Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery)
Learn about lumpectomy, additional treatments you may need, your options for reconstruction, and lumpectomy risks.
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Mastectomy
Learn about different types of mastectomies, additional treatments you may need, your options for reconstruction, and mastectomy risks.
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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy
Get answers to common questions about lumpectomy and mastectomy that can help you choose an option that is right for you.
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Breast Reconstruction After Mastectomy
Learn about your options for breast reconstruction, including types of reconstruction and factors that may affect your choice.