Surgery has historically been the most popular method of removing a cancerous tumor. It is the most used method of cancer treatment. Testing may occasionally be postponed until after mastectomy or breast-conserving surgery (BCS), which eliminates the entire cancer. Breast cancer surgery techniques for 2023 include lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, double mastectomy, and segmental mastectomy (breast-conserving surgery). Depending on how quickly the cancer is spreading, the type of surgery is chosen. A mastectomy eliminates the entire breast while stopping the cancer from spreading to other organs, while breast-conserving surgery removes the cancer while preserving the breast. Removing nearby lymph nodes is also a popular surgical practice.
Track 3.1: Breast-Conserving Surgery
Track 3.2: Mastectomy Techniques
Track 3.3: Reconstructive Surgery Options
Track 3.4: Oncoplastic Surgery Innovations
Track 3.5: Surgical Management of Metastatic Breast Cancer