Breast Surgery - Mastectomy or a Lumpectomy?

When is it Advisable to Have a Mastectomy Rather than a Lumpectomy?

In certain situations, your breast specialist may advise you to have complete removal of the breast (mastectomy), rather than removal of the cancer lump (lumpectomy). Such situations include the following:

• If the tumour lies in a central location behind or close to the nipple.

• If there is more than one cancer in the same breast.

• If the cancer is very large in relation to the size of the breast (more than 4 cm wide).

• If the patient specifically requests a mastectomy.

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