Surgery to Remove Your Breast Cancer
Surgery is the next step up in treating breast cancer and it can be an emotional, mental and physical journey for patients. Some patients may not have undergone surgery before, some may be opting for preventative surgery, we understand that each patient is unique and must receive support that is akin to their situation. Our staff will be by your side before, during and after your procedure.
Before any of our patients undergo breast surgery, we ensure they are well equipped with all the information and guidance they need going forward. We also help organise and plan post-operative care, ensuring minimal stress and a smoother recovery.
What is a mastectomy?
A mastectomy treats breast cancer by removing part or all of the breast through surgery. Depending on your individual needs, the type of mastectomy varies from patient to patient. For example, you may need a total mastectomy to remove the whole breast, a breast conserving procedure to remove part of the breast, or you may opt for a preventative mastectomy – prophylactic mastectomy – if you have a high genetic risk of developing breast cancer.
Lymph node Surgery
Breast cancer surgery includes checking the lymph nodes that sit in the armpit. If there is no evidence of spread to nodes at diagnosis then you will just have a Sentinel Node Biopsy at the same time as your breast surgery.