Breast Cancer Surgery Options with Dr. Rajindar Kaur Saggu, Top Surgeon in Delhi
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Overview of Breast Cancer Surgery Options: 1. Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery): - Removes tumor and a small portion of surrounding tissue. - Preserves most of the breast. - Typically for early-stage cancer. 2. Mastectomy: - Total (Simple) Mastectomy: - Removes the breast without lymph nodes or chest muscles. - Modified Radical Mastectomy: - Removes the breast and some underarm lymph nodes. - Radical Mastectomy: - Rarely used, removes breast, chest muscles, and underarm lymph nodes. 3. Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB): - Removes a few lymph nodes to check for cancer spread without extensive removal. 4. Axillary Lymph Node Dissection (ALND): - Removes more underarm lymph nodes if cancer has spread or SLNB isn't feasible. 5. Breast Reconstruction: - Rebuilds the breast after mastectomy. - Utilizes implants or tissue from other body parts. 6. Oophorectomy: - Removes ovaries in hormone-receptor positive cases. - Reduces estrogen to limit cancer growth. 7. Prophylactic Mastectom...