Many women who are diagnosed with breast cancer face the difficult decision of whether to have a lumpectomy with radiation or a mastectomy with reconstruction. With the availability of study results ...

DEAR MAYO CLINIC: I understand surgery is often included as part of the treatment plan for breast cancer. If I'm a candidate for lumpectomy but am also considering a mastectomy, what are some things I ...

Question: I understand surgery is often included as part of the treatment plan for breast cancer. If I’m a candidate for lumpectomy but am also considering a mastectomy, what are some things I should ...

Many patients undergoing lumpectomy surgery at NYU Langone Medical Center for the removal of an early detected breast tumor - the surgical option of choice for this diagnosis -- are benefitting from ...

Dr. Silverstein answers: 'What If More Cancer is Found During Lumpectomy?' — -- Question: What will the surgeon do if more cancer is evident during lumpectomy surgery? Answer: If more cancer is ...

Dr. Barbara Smith answers the question: Mastectomy vs. Breast Conservation? — -- Question: What are the advantages/disadvantages of mastectomy and breast conservation surgery and which surgery ...

Patient satisfaction was higher amongst patients who underwent a chest wall perforator flap reconstruction surgery as part of their breast cancer treatment when compared with other surgical techniques ...

Northwestern Medicine physicians are now utilizing a new treatment option for breast cancer that allows women to receive a full dose of radiation therapy during breast conserving surgery, according to ...

Susan Derwin saw a call coming in. She had turned 60 that day, but this would not be a celebratory message. It was her doctor's office calling, with results from her routine screening mammogram.