Talk to Gynecologic Oncologist on Breast Surgery (Lumpectomy Vs Mastectomy)
Asking For Mother, Female 72, Lahore
My mother has been diagnosed with breast Cancer, we have consulted oncoplastic Surgeon in Lahore and planned Lumpectomy on 21st July. We are confused about whether we opt for a mastectomy as I have read that it is possible that a lumpectomy surgery can be required again. Moreover, radiation will also be essential after a lumpectomy.
please look into attached reports of ultrasound, mammography and biopsy and guide whether lumpectomy is okay and repeated surgeries and radiation can be avoided after lumpectomy?
which one has less side effects and preferd treatment?
-Lumpectomy with radiation -Mescotomy
we are so much confused and depressed will pray for you
Jazzak Allah
Dr. Yasmeen Zia - General Practitioner
MBBS | Peshawar
Well, the decision is completely up-to your mother, whether she wants to go for whole mastectomy or wants to remove the lump only. If she’s fragile due to age factor and can’t go for radiation, and if she’s okay with total mastectomy, then go for it. Otherwise, lumpectomy is a good option. But it will need radiation and might need anti-hormonal medicine after that as well which might cause weakness and bone pain.
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