A 50-year-old member asked:
Do you have to cut your breast off to get rid of breast cancer? what do i do?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. Aruna Manianswered
Internal Medicine - Oncology 21 years experience
It depends: If the cancer is large relative to the size of your breast, it may require a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy. Depending on the type of breast cancer, if you have a large tumor and it is fast-growing, you may be a good candidate for IV or oral therapy prior to surgery to shrink down the tumor. You would need to see a Surgical or Medical Oncologist to see if this is an option for you.
Created for people with ongoing healthcare needs but benefits everyone.
4k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
Last updated Sep 26, 2016
People also asked
Connect with a U.S. board-certified doctor by text or video anytime, anywhere.
$44 video appointments with $19/month membership*
*Billed $57 every 3 months. Cancel anytime.
Disclaimer:
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.