Breast Lump Removal

Breast lump removal is an operation that is used to issue the lump or tumor may be breast cancer. Tissue around the lump is also deleted. This operation is called a lumpectomy.

Surgery to remove breast cancer is most often the first step in treatment.

A radiologist will use a mammogram or ultrasound to place the needlewire (or needlewires) in or near the breast area that is abnormal, it will help the surgeon knows where cancer is that it can be removed.

When there is no cancer cells were found near the edge of the network that is taken, it is called a clear margin; To see if the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes, the surgeon you can also remove lymph nodes in your armpit.

If breast cancer can be seen on Imaging test but the doctor can't feel it when Your check, wire localization will be done before the operation.

The risks for any surgery, always tell your doctor or nurse

The recovery period is very short for a simple lumpectomy. Many women have had a little pain, but if you feel sick, you can take the pain medicine, such as acetaminophen.

Results of lumpectomy for breast cancer largely depends on the size of the cancer and if it has spread to the lymph nodes under your arm.

Lumpectomy is often preferred to the smaller breast lumps. This is because it is a procedure that is smaller and has about the same chance of curing breast cancer as a mastectomy, Mastectomy to remove all breast tissue can be done if the cancer area is too large to remove without damaging the shape of the breasts.

The size of Your tumor; Where it is on your breast; If there is more than one tumor; How many of the affected breast; Your breast size; The age of you; Your family history; your general health, including whether you have reached menopause.

Bloody, The infection, Reaction to medications

If you could become pregnant, What do you use drugs, even drugs or herbs that you buy without a prescription

You may be asked to stop taking aspirin, ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn), clopidogrel (Plavix), warfarin (Coumadin), and any other drug that makes it difficult for the blood to clot; Ask your doctor which medications you should still take the day of your surgery, If you smoke, try to quit. your doctor or nurse can help.

Follow the instructions of your doctor about eating or drinking before surgery, Take the medicine your doctor tells You to take up with a mouthful of water.; Your doctor or nurse will tell you when it comes to this procedure.