Breast Surgery

Breast Cancer Facts*

• In 2024, an estimated 310,720 new cases of invasive breast cancer will be diagnosed in women in the U.S., as well as 56,500 new cases of non-invasive breast cancer.
• Breast cancer is the most common cancer in American women, except for skin cancers.
• The 5-year relative survival rate for cancer diagnosed at the localized stage is 99%.
• Self-exams and regular mammography screening is important for early detection.

Procedures

• Mastectomy
• Lumpectomy
• Axillary Dissection
• Lymph Node biopsy
• Ductectomy
• Breast Biopsy
• Port Placement

Symptoms of Disease in the Breast

• A lump or mass in the breast
• Swelling of all or part of the breast
• Skin irritation or dimpling of the breast
• Breast or nipple pain
• Nipple retraction (turning inward)
• Change in breast color
• Skin on the breast appears scaly, red or thickened
• Nipple discharge, irritated or itchy breasts

 

* source: National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.

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