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Breast Cancer Surgery

Breast Surgery is normally the first treatment you will receive for your breast cancer because it removes the cancer and also provides information about the cancer to then decide on further treatment.

Partial Mastectomy
Partial Mastectomy

A partial mastectomy or lumpectomy is an operation in which the surgeon removes the tumour along with some of the healthy breast tissue around it. 

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Mastectomy Surgery
Mastectomy Surgery

Mastectomy surgery involves removing  all of the breast tissue from one or both breasts.

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Lymph Node (Axillary) Surgery
Lymph Node (Axillary) Surgery

If your breast cancer is invasive your surgeon will usually take out some or all of the lymph nodes under your arm during your full or partial mastectomy. 

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Planning your Mastectomy Surgery
Planning your Mastectomy Surgery

Finding out you have breast cancer is a frightening experience, but with good planning, quality treatment and a positive attitude, you have a good chance of recovery.

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Mastectomy Recovery
Mastectomy Recovery

A good percentage of women recover well with no complications after a mastectomy if they follow their breast care specialist’s guidelines for healing.

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