Surgical treatment for breast cancer is a method used to remove as much of the breast tumor as possible. Surgery can also be done to find out whether the cancer has spread to the lymph nodes under the arm (axillary dissection), to restore the breast's appearance (reconstructive surgery) or to relieve symptoms of advanced cancer. Depending on the diagnosis, a patient may go on to have radiation or chemotherapy treatment after surgery.
Saint Francis is proud to provide patients fellowship-trained breast surgeons—meaning they have successfully completed additional training in, and focus solely on, breast surgery—through Warren Clinic Breast Surgery. The surgeons and their staff work directly with your cancer team to ensure a seamless experience.
Common Types of Breast Cancer Surgeries
The Warren Clinic breast surgery team is prepared for many different types of breast surgery including:
Lumpectomy. Lumpectomy is the removal of the breast tumor—the "lump"—and some of the surrounding normal tissue.
Simple (or total) Mastectomy. In this procedure, the surgeon removes the entire breast, including the nipple, areola and skin. Some underarm lymph nodes may be removed depending on the patient's individual diagnosis and treatment plan.
Radical Mastectomy. The surgeon removes the entire breast, axillary (underarm) lymph nodes and the pectoral (chest wall) muscles under the breast.
Other surgeries may be performed to learn more about the type of cancer and whether it has spread. These include Axillary Dissection and Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy.