The Best Ways To Treat Breast Cancer

Surgery

There are two primary surgical procedures for treating breast cancer: a lumpectomy and a mastectomy. With a lumpectomy, only the tumor and some surrounding tissue are removed, preserving a majority of the breast. On the other hand, during a mastectomy, the entire breast itself is removed. Lumpectomies are typically only possible during the early stages of breast cancer, and many women also require radiation treatment in conjunction with it. Mastectomies are generally recommended for women with large tumors or who have experienced breast cancer in the past. Since the breasts are near the body's lymph nodes, these too may need to be surgically removed to prevent the spread of cancer to other areas of the body.