Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) - Lumpectomy Surgery
- Breast-conserving surgery or Lumpectomy removes the cancer while leaving as much normal breast as possible.
- Normally, some surrounding healthy tissue and lymph nodes also are removed.
Breast Conservation Surgery (BCS) - Lumpectomy Surgery Treatment
The goal of breast conserving surgery is to remove cancer or other abnormal tissue while maintaining the appearance of your breast.
It’s the best option for many women with early stage breast cancers and especially those who dont to have their entire breast removed.
Lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy is an effective treatment in preventing recurrence of breast cancer.
You might also need other treatments, such as hormone therapy or chemotherapy.
Before and After Breast Conservation Surgery
- A mammogram or ultrasound is used to locate the tumor.
- The next step might be removal of lymph nodes near your armpit to see whether cancer has spread beyond the breast.
- The surgery is usually performed using general anesthesia, which will put you into a sleep-like state during the procedure.
- An incision over the tumor or over the area that contains the previously inserted wire or seed, the tumor will be removed along with some surrounding tissue, and it will be sent to the lab for analysis.
Minor risks involved
- Temporary breast swelling; change in the size and shape of the breast
- Skin rigidity due to scar tissue that can form at the incision site
- Chances of wound infection or bleeding
- Swelling of the arm, if lymph nodes were removed
