Navigating breast cancer surgery.

Guidance covering lumpectomy and mastectomy pathways, including drain management and arm mobility exercises. Breast cancer surgery may involve lumpectomy or mastectomy, sentinel-node biopsy or axillary dissection, and immediate, delayed, or no reconstruction. Radiation, systemic therapy, and endocrine therapy are separate modalities coordinated around surgery; not everyone receives each treatment. Recommendations vary by surgeon, technique, medicines, comorbidities, and local pathway. Platinum Health provides general educational guidance and you should follow the specific instructions given by your physician or clinic.

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