Breast cancer surgery is a key component of breast cancer treatment that involves removing the cancer with an operation. Breast cancer surgery may be used alone or in combination with other treatments.

For people with a very high risk of breast cancer, breast cancer surgery may be an option to reduce the risk of future breast cancer.

Which breast cancer operation is best for you depends on the size and stage of your cancer, your other treatment options, and your goals and preferences.

 

Types

• Breast reconstruction with flap surgery
• Breast reconstruction with implants
• Lumpectomy
• Mastectomy
• Sentinel node biopsy 

 

The goal of breast cancer surgery is to remove cancer cells from your breast. For those who choose breast reconstruction, a procedure to place breast implants or reconstruct a breast from your own tissue (flap surgery) may be done at the same time or in a later operation.