Que: Is breast cancer curable?

Ans: Yes, when it is detected at early stage

Que: What is breast cancer staging?

Ans: Breast cancer stages range from 0 to IV. The higher the staging number, the more advanced the cancer. Staging helps guide future treatment and follow -up and gives you some idea of what to expect in the future.

Que: What are treatment option for breast cancer?

Ans: The mainstay of breast cancer treatment is surgery when the tumor is localized, followed by chemotherapy (when indicated), radiotherapy and adjuvant hormonal therapy .

Que: what are various surgeries done for breast cancer?

Ans: Either complete removal of the breast or a part of breast with lump is removed ( breast conservative surgery).

Que: What is breast reconstruction?

Ans: Breast reconstruction is the rebuilding of a breast, usually in women. It involves using patients own body tissues or breast implant to construct a natural -looking breast.

Que: How do you reconstruct the breast after cancer surgery?

Ans: There are two methods of breast reconstruction, one is using patients own body tissues from lower abdomen or back and second breast implant method

Que: Why do women choose to undergo breast reconstruction?

Ans: Women may choose to undergo reconstructive breast surgery for a variety of reasons including: To not have a constant reminder of breast cancer To maintain their body image To make their breasts look balanced when they are wearing clothes To avoid using an external prosthesis

Que: Should I talk to my breast surgeon about breast reconstruction?

Ans: Yes

Que: What questions should I ask a cancer surgeon?

Ans: Can my breast be reconstructed.

Que: What is the best time for best reconstruction ?

Ans: At the time of cancer surgery (removal of breast) or after one year of completing chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Que: Benefits of immediate breast reconstruction?

Ans: Immediate breast reconstruction offers many advantages, including the possibility of fewer scars, fewer surgeries, and the possibility of waking up with reconstructed breast(s). Many patients feel relieved when they wake up postoperatively with breasts, and many experience fewer psychological issues, such as depression, than those who wakeup without reconstruction