A lumpectomy removes the tumor and a small area of normal tissue surrounding the tumor. A quadrantectomy removes the tumor and more of the breast tissue than a lumpectomy. In some cases, you may need more surgery after a partial mastectomy. Sometimes, if cancer cells are still in breast t...
Elective surgery:This is a surgery that you either plan to have for treatment (e.g., a lumpectomy), improvement of quality of life (e.g., a knee replacement), or for cosmetic purposes (e.g., a rhinoplasty). Emergency surgery:This is a surgery that is done in order to treat an ur...
Real-life stories and expert advice converge on a singular message: the brief discomfort of a mammogram is a small price for the invaluable benefit it provides. With proper preparation and a clear understanding of what to expect, individuals can approach their mammogram with confidence, knowing it...
health freedom advocate, former competitive bodybuilder and also a certified public accountant.After losing several family members to cancer (including his mother and father), Ty refused to accept the notion that chemotherapy, radiation, and surgery were the most effective treatments available for cance...
After surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, or a combination of the two may be required to slow down or stop the growth of new cancer cells. Stage one cancer means that the cells have not moved outside an isolated area. This is the easiest stage of cancer to treat. Stage four means that ...
4.4. HQPI 3: rate of breast conservation surgery for tumours =<2 cm in size Multiple prospective randomised trials over the past decades have demonstrated that patient survival after undergoing breast conserving surgery (BCS) is equivalent to mastectomy in the treatment of invasive breast cancer [...
Besides hair loss and nausea, there were a fair number of other side effects on my list of things to expect as well. One side effect I experienced that was not on my list (I don’t think it was anyway) which caught me by surprise was flushing. ...