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Mastectomy and lumpectomy surgery for breast cancer can be life-saving, but the surgeries leave scars behind.
8 Νοε 2022 · Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure that carries a risk of side effects, including: Bleeding; Infection; Pain; Temporary swelling; Tenderness; Formation of hard scar tissue at the surgical site; Change in the shape and appearance of the breast, particularly if a large portion is removed; How you prepare
Side effects of BCS may include pain, a scar and/or dimple where the tumor was removed, a firm or hard surgical scar, and sometimes lymphedema, a type of swelling, in the arm. Who can have breast-conserving surgery?
8 Ιαν 2024 · The scar. You will have a scar on your breast. You can’t usually see this when you wear a bra or swimming costume. You have another scar under your armpit if you have lymph nodes taken away. These scars will fade a bit over time.
18 Μαΐ 2021 · A lumpectomy is a type of surgery often included in breast cancer treatment. Breast surgeon Puneet Singh, M.D., explains what a lumpectomy involves, what to expect during this surgery and what recovery looks like for patients.
30 Ιαν 2023 · After a lumpectomy, a scar or dimpling where the tissue was removed may form, as well as a hard or firm surgical scar and lymphedema (type of swelling). To reduce scarring from a lumpectomy, the following steps can be taken:
A lumpectomy is an option for most people who have early breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (a non-invasive breast cancer). A lumpectomy may also be an option for some people with locally advanced breast cancer after treatment with neoadjuvant therapy (drug therapy given before surgery).
