Breast Cancer Treatment Options
Surgical Options for Breast Cancer
Surgical treatment for breast cancer – Sentinel lymph node technique
Nowadays, the surgical treatment for breast cancer is divided into two types. Surgery on the breast, and surgery on the axillae.
Surgery Types For Breast Cancer
Different surgical treatments are performed on the patient’s breast. Some of the procedures we perform in Valencia, Spain are:
Breast-Conserving Treatments (Tumorectomy or Quadrantectomy)
It is the partial removal of the tumor with a margin of healthy tissue around it. The goal is to preserve as much mammary tissue as possible to get the best aesthetic result but ensure the complete excision of the tumor with an optimal safety margin.
In some circumstances, the lesions are not evident to touch so it is necessary to place a metal guide before the surgery aiming at a correct identification of the lesion during surgery.
Mastectomy Surgical Removal
It is the removal of the entire mammary gland, including part of the skin and the areola-nipple complex. This procedure is performed only in selected cases where it is not possible to preserve part of the breast for oncological reasons.
The type of surgery that is decided will depend on the stage of the cancer, the size of the tumor, the size of the breast and the involvement of lymph nodes. Many women undergo breast reconstruction to rebuild the breast after a mastectomy.
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Surgical Treatments on the Axillae: Sentinel Lymph Node Technique
See more information about What is the Sentinel Lymph Node technique?
- This type of surgery for breast cancer performed on the axillae is the removal of the first lymph node (nodes) of the armpit. This is the sentinel lymph node and it would be the first lymph node to receive metastasis from the tumor.
To do this, a substance (isotopic colloid) is injected around the tumor before the surgery. The histologic study of the lymph node is carried out during the same surgical procedure and if negative, the dissection and removal of the rest of the axillary lymph nodes are avoided, significantly reducing the morbidity associated with a complete axillary lymphadenectomy.
Other types of treatments performed to control breast cancer in patients who visit us in Spain are:
Axillary Lymphadenectomy:
It is a radical surgery on the lymphatic chains of the axillae and includes the removal of all of the axillary fatty tissue. It is indicated for the following cases:
- Sonographic and histologic confirmation (biopsy) of the presence of malignancy in suspicious axillary lymph nodes.
- Sentinel lymph node not identified during surgery.
- Sentinel lymph node with tumoral cells in the intraoperative study.
During the hospital stay, all of the patients will be evaluated by our specialists who will ensure the best and speediest recovery after surgery for breast cancer in Valencia.
Breast cancer symptoms
Here we offer information about the main signs and symptoms of breast cancer, first reminding you of the importance of undergoing periodical tests to detect breast cancer. If you present any of the symptoms, contact the Doctor to schedule an online appointment and make the diagnosis as soon as possible.
Some symptoms of breast cancer are:
- Swelling of the breast or part of it (even if no lump is felt)
- Breast or nipple tenderness.
- Dimples on the skin (sometimes resembling the skin of an orange).
- Nipple retraction (inversion).
- Redness, dryness, scaling, or thickening of the skin of the nipple.
- Eczema and retraction of the nipple.
- Nipple bloody discharge.
- Swollen lymph nodes.
Do you have any of these symptoms?
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Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer Surgery
Where do we treat Breast cancer in Spain?
We are located in Valencia, where you can easily visit the Doctor, specialist in the treatment of breast cáncer, to answer any doubt or suggestion you wish.
Our clinic is located in Valencia. Visit our website entry about Contact and Location in Valencia
What does the finding of a breast lump mean?
Breast lumps are common findings in fibrocystic disease and breast cysts. Fibrocystic disease produces changes in the breasts that are not malignant and can cause lumps, tenderness, and pain. Many conditions can cause breast lumps, including breast cancer.
What are some frequent types of breast cancer?
There are different types of breast cancer. Most of them are formed in the breast ducts where the milk comes out and are called ductal.
Other types are tubular breast cancer, sarcomas (develop in the tissue surrounding the ducts), and Paget disease.
A series of genetic properties are analyzed in all breast cancers such as estrogen and progestin receptors, and Her2 that allow Breast cancer specialists to give the best treatment according to the type of breast cancer.
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