Breast Cancer Surgery - How is it Done?

Breast cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells of the breast, affecting both women and men. It can present as a lump, a change in breast shape, or skin alteration.

Mammogram BI-RADS Categories

Mammogram test results are categorised as
• 0-3 – Normal tumour
• 4-6 – Cancerous tumours

For further analysis, a biopsy might be recommended by cancer doctors. If the tumour is confirmed to be Cancerous then further scans should be done to determine the stage of cancer.

Side effects of breast cancer surgery
Inflammation of the arms, if lymph nodes in the armpits are removed. Now a treatment method called sentinel node biopsy is done to selectively remove the cancerous lymph nodes and leave the rest.

Watch Dr. Surendra Kumar of Kauvery Hospital, one of the best surgical oncologists in Trichy, further provide insights into the process of breast cancer surgery.

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