Breast cancer surgery

Breast cancer surgery is a key part of treating malignant breast tumors, involving the surgical removal of the tumor and surrounding tissue. The goal of the surgery is to completely remove the tumor while preserving as much healthy breast tissue as possible, and it may include various techniques such as lumpectomy (removal of the tumor only) or mastectomy (removal of the entire breast). Surgeries are often accompanied by lymph node dissection to check for lymph node involvement. After the procedure, patients may be candidates for additional therapies such as radiation therapy, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy depending on the stage and characteristics of the tumor.