After breast cancer surgery, patients enter a structured recovery phase that includes wound healing, drain removal, pathology review, and planning for adjuvant treatment such as radiation, chemotherapy, or hormone therapy. Most women are discharged within one to three...
Breast cancer surgery carries risks that vary by procedure type lumpectomy, mastectomy, and axillary surgery each carry a distinct complication profile. Common risks include wound infection, seroma formation, bleeding, and nerve injury. Lymphedema remains the most...
Breast cancer surgery removes tumour tissue from the breast, with the procedure type determined by cancer stage, tumour size, and whether lymph nodes are involved. It ranges from a lumpectomy that spares most of the breast to a full mastectomy. Some patients also need...
Most men are surprised to learn they can develop breast tissue at all, let alone breast cancer. Yet swelling of the male chest is common, and the vast majority of cases are harmless, caused by a benign condition called gynecomastia. Only a small number turn out to be...
Robotic breast cancer surgery, including nipple sparing mastectomy performed with robotic assistance, is generally regarded as safe and effective at controlling cancer for suitable candidates. Many patients see the benefit in scars that stay hidden, better retention...
