Question 1

what are the survival rates for the various types of breast cancer surgeries? does the type of surgery affect whether the cancer will reappear?

Accepted Answer

The same.: It is well-established that the survival rate for breast cancer is the same whether a mastectomy or lumpectomy is performed.  However, breast cancer can "come back" in the treated breast more commonly following lumpectomy.  This is why radiation therapy is necessary after lumpectomy, which will bring the local recurrence rate down below 5%.

Question 2

does the type of surgery affect whether breast cancer can come back?

Accepted Answer

MustDefine come back: Breast cancer may "come back" in 1 of 3 ways: 1-metastatic disease (distant cancer) 2-a new2nd breast cancer 3-local recurrence w/in the same breast.  1 and 2 are unaffected by type of surgery (unless a bilateral mastectomy is done); local recurrence may be as high as 5-7% following lump-x plus radiation rx versus 1-2% after mastectomy.

Question 3

which type of breast cancer treatment is best after surgery?

Accepted Answer

It depends: On the type of the cancer, the staging, and whether certain receptors are present, to name a few important factors.  It also might depend to an extent on any pre existing conditions or co morbidities.  So unfortunately without more specific information there is really no way to answer the question.

Question 4

radical mastectomy is a type of surgery for breast cancer that involves removing all of the breast tissue, is this true?

Accepted Answer

Yes: A radical mastectomy is an older operation that is not performed anymore. It involved removing the entire breast, the pectoralis major muscle and all of the lymph nodes underneath the arm.

A modified radical mastectomy might be what you are asking about. This operation removes the entire breast along with all of the lymph nodes underneath the arm.

Question 5

twin sister has breast cancer. says she has ductal and lobular cancer. surgery,chemo,radiation and hormone therapy after. prognosis for this type?

Accepted Answer

Prognosis is Stage-b: The prognosis of breast Cancer is dependent on stage of her Cancer at the time of diagnosis. Most breast cancers are stage-1 or 2 and patients do very well, living near normal lives. Check in case she had stage-3 cancer....which does carry risk for recurrence in the future. I think she will do well over the next 5-10 years but needs to remain under surveillance as there is always some unpredictabi

Question 6

my mom 66 just diagnosed with breast cancer, metastasis to bones, stomach&lung t3n2m1. put on tamoxifen for 2 mnths.can she benefit from surgery?whats her survival rate in years?how to extend her life?

Accepted Answer

Need more than that: Yes if primary tumor is not removed , yes she will debunking will help  , needs more than tamoxifen , speak to the oncologist for chemotherapy . Recent advances in chemotherapy changing the survival rate from 23%  for better .   Good luck.

Question 7

can i tell me if i am at high risk for breast cancer but don't have it, would the surgery be completely out of pocket?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Depends on your insurance and what you consider "high risk". For example, a patient with a brca mutation usually can get preventative mastectomies covered. Your doc could consider sending you to a specialist in risk assessment who will estimate your cancer risk using one of several models. If the risk is high enough, it may justify the surgery.

Question 8

what happens if you're at high risk for breast cancer but don't have it, would the surgery be completely out of pocket?

Accepted Answer

Pretty much so: With mammorgraphy as accurate as it is in detecting pre malignant lesions of the breast and further evaluation  by physical exam and breast MRI, there would not be much value as some have considered, in doing a prophylactic bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction.  I know of no plans that cover such surgical procedures.

Question 9

my mom has breast cancer and refuses to get surgery. i don't know what to do anymore?

Accepted Answer

If she is: Deemed to have capacity to make medical decisions on her own behalf then it will ultimately be her decision.  It would be important to know what all of her treatment options are at this point.

Question 10

my mom doesn't want to get surgery so are there any other alternatives to treat breast cancer?

Accepted Answer

For best out come,No: You and other family members have to convince your mom to under go required surgery  and chemo-radiation ( if indicated ) even possible to beat the disease ; cure with proper treatments , if necessary she may need special council ( psychiatrist  help to convince to under go treatments ,  ) . Discuss with her doctors with her permission , for best available options.

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What are the survival rates for the various types of breast cancer surgeries does the type of surgery affect whether the cancer will reappear

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Which type of breast cancer treatment is best after surgery?

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Radical mastectomy is a type of surgery for breast cancer that involves removing all of the breast tissue, is this true?

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Twin sister has breast cancer. says she has ductal and lobular cancer. surgery,chemo,radiation and hormone therapy after. prognosis for this type?

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My mom 66 just diagnosed with breast cancer, metastasis to bones, stomach&lung t3n2m1. put on tamoxifen for 2 mnths.can she benefit from surgery?whats her survival rate in years?how to extend her life?

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Can i tell me if i am at high risk for breast cancer but don't have it, would the surgery be completely out of pocket?

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What happens if you're at high risk for breast cancer but don't have it, would the surgery be completely out of pocket?

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My mom has breast cancer and refuses to get surgery. i don't know what to do anymore?

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My mom doesn't want to get surgery so are there any other alternatives to treat breast cancer?

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