Overview

Breast lump removal is the surgical removal of a乳房内的癌变肿块。It’s also known as a lumpectomy.

A biopsy可以显示乳房的肿块是癌症。该程序的目标是除去肿瘤周围的肿块和一些健康的组织。当你的医生除去健康的组织和肿块时，它将有助于确保所有癌细胞都消失。

也可以进行乳房切除术，这是一种完全移除乳房。证据表明，肿块切除术在早期阶段中的乳房切除术同样有效breast cancer， 根据Mayo Clinic。

进行乳房块去除以防止癌症肿瘤蔓延到身体的其他部位。医生是否可以表现出肿块切除术取决于肿瘤的大小和阶段和某些患者特征，如乳房的大小。

Many doctors prefer this method over a mastectomy. A lumpectomy is less invasive that the entire removal of the breast. In a lumpectomy, your doctor takes a part of the breast, which leaves much of your breast’s appearance and sensations intact. This allows for better breast symmetry. But you may needradiationor化疗following a lumpectomy to ensure all cancer cells have been destroyed.

所有手术均携带过敏反应，出血和感染的风险。

After breast lump removal surgery, your breast may be numb if the nerves were affected. The shape of your breast may also change. And there may be tenderness and temporary swelling after surgery.

如果你选择乳房肿瘤切除术,而不是马stectomy, you may have radiation therapy five times per week for five to seven weeks after surgery. The side effects of radiation include fatigue and skin changes like redness and burning.

Prior to surgery, you’ll have several appointments with your doctor. These will include physical examinations and imaging with X-rays or mammography. The goal is to determine the size and shape of the tumor.

A few days before the surgery, you’ll meet with your surgeon. During this meeting, tell your surgeon about any allergies and medications you take, including over-the-counter drugs and supplements. You should also mention if you’re pregnant or you think you may be pregnant.

您的医生可能会建议您停止在手术前一周的血液稀释。这会降低出血的风险。您还需要快速，避免在手术前饮用液体长达8至12小时。

为您的医生带来一些问题清单。您可能希望将朋友或家人带上您进行笔记。在您的手术当天带来某人也有帮助。伴侣可以提供支持，听取手术后的任何指示，并乘坐回家。如果没有人可以留在您身边，请与您的医生交谈，了解替代方向获得帮助。

在手术前，你将改变到医院礼服，并获得麻醉。如果使用局部麻醉，则可以在乳房块移除期间放松放松。如果您给予全身麻醉，在整个过程中将处于无痛的睡眠状态。

您的外科医生将首先定位肿瘤。在活组织检查期间，您的外科医生可能会将金属标记物或夹子放在现场附近。如果是这种情况，将使用细线来定位剪辑。该电线有助于将外科医生引导到切口的正确位置。

您的外科医生将移除肿瘤周围的肿瘤和一些健康的细胞。这确保了整个肿瘤被除去。然后将块送到实验室进行测试。

在手术过程中，您的医生可以从乳房侧面从手臂下移除淋巴结。他们将被测试，看看癌症是否已经传播。

Following the successful removal of the tumor and any lymph nodes, the incision will be closed with stitches and bandaged.

After the procedure, you’ll go to the recovery room. Your vital signs will be monitored while you wake up from the anesthesia. When you wake up, you can expect some pain in the incision area. You’ll be given medication for the pain.

In the weeks following surgery, you’ll need to restrict your activities. It takes time to heal. It’s important to follow your doctor’s instructions for care after surgery.

您需要在家处理切口。缝线可以溶解在他们自己或你的医生会在后续预约期间删除它们。如果需要放射疗法，它通常在肿块切除术的几周内开始。

In rare cases, depending on the size of the lump removed, you may choose to have breast reconstruction surgery. This is done after any radiation therapy is complete. However, most women don’t need reconstruction after this type of surgery. That is one of the advantages of lumpectomy.

如果你有一个大肿瘤，非常关注有对称的乳房，请在手术前与医生交谈。您的外科医生可能推荐乳房切除术。如果您担心癌症返回，或者如果您不想要辐射，也可能建议使用乳房切除术。

如果在初始手术期间没有完全删除整个肿瘤，您可能需要额外的手术。