Surgery for Breast Cancer

Follow the links below to find information on breast cancer surgery, including mastectomy.

Updated February 2011

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Title:   Treatment options for secondary (metastatic) breast cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   The aim of treatment for secondary (metastatic) breast cancer is to control the growth and spread of the cancer, to relieve symptoms and improve or maintain quality of life.
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   External breast prostheses reimbursement program
Publisher:   Medicare Australia
Description:   External breast prostheses reimbursement program
Date:   Jul 2011
Title:   Choosing a breast surgeon
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Surgeons with an interest in breast surgery can join the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Section of Breast Surgery. Full members of this section take part in a national audit to ensure they are delivering high-quality care.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Choosing a breast surgeon
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Surgeons with an interest in breast surgery can join the Royal Australasian College of Surgeons Section of Breast Surgery. Full members of this section take part in a national audit to ensure they are delivering high-quality care.
Date:   Jun 2011
Title:   Understanding ductal carcinoma in situ DCIS and deciding about treatment communication aid
Publisher:   National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre (NBOCC)
Description:   A resource for clinicians to support discussions with women diagnosed with DCIS to improve their understanding about their diagnosis, prognosis, treatment and support.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Breast conserving surgery
Publisher:   Virtual Medical Centre.com
Description:   Breast conserving surgery is a type of surgical treatment for early breast cancer. It refers to the removal of the breast tumour only, leaving the rest of the breast intact. Breast conserving surgery is a safe alternative to mastectomy for some women with early breast cancer.
Date:   Apr 2010
Title:   Follow-up after breast cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Follow-up is recommended after treatment for breast cancer to check whether breast cancer has come back, to monitor side effects of treatment and to provide practical and emotional support.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Life after breast cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Many women look forward to finishing their breast cancer treatment and getting on with life. However, for some women, the end of treatment can be a confusing or worrying time. This section is designed to answer questions women may have once treatment is over, including what follow-up tests are needed, how to stay healthy and common feelings when treatment is over.
Date:   Mar 2010
Title:   Treatment options for Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS)
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Treatment for DCIS usually involves breast conserving surgery followed by radiotherapy.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Lymphoedema
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Lymphoedema after breast cancer is a persistent swelling of the arm or breast that occurs because of a build-up of fluid.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Mastectomy
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Mastectomy involves removal of the whole breast (usually including the nipple) and usually removal of one or more lymph nodes from the armpit.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Breast conserving surgery
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Breast conserving surgery may also be called a lumpectomy, complete local excision, partial mastectomy or wide local excision.
Date:   Sep 2009
Title:   Breast cancer surgery
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   There are two types of breast surgery for early breast cancer: breast conserving surgery and mastectomy. The type of breast surgery recommended will depend on a woman's individual situation and preference.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Breast prostheses
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   An external breast prosthesis is an artificial breast worn inside a bra to give shape to clothes. A prosthesis can be used after a mastectomy and sometimes after breast conserving surgery.
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Nipple reconstruction
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   reconstruction of the nipple after breast surgery
Date:   Jul 2009
Title:   Guide for women with early breast cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   (Revised edition) This guide walks women through every step of their breast cancer journey and is broken down into five key areas: Breast cancer: the facts, Making sense of test results, Treatment, When treatment is over, and Finding support.
Date:   May 2009
Title:   Questions to ask about treatment
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   Listed are some general questions that may be helpful when first talking about treatment for breast cancer.
Date:   Jan 2009
Title:   Recommendations for endocrine therapy treatment of hormone receptor-positive advanced breast cancer
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   A clinical practice guideline developed by NBOCC. This document supplements guideline recommendations 22, 24a and 24b about the use of endocrine therapy in National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC) Clinical Practice Guidelines for the Management of Advanced Breast Cancer, 2nd edition, 2001 (page 9).
Date:   Jun 2008
Title:   BCMC - breast cancer and early menopause - a guide for younger women
Publisher:   Cancer Australia
Description:   This booklet is for younger women diagnosed and treated for breast cancer who may be at risk of early menopause.
Date:   Jan 2008
Title:   Information for women with early breast cancer
Publisher:   National Breast Cancer Centre (NBCC)
Description:   This booklet aims to give treatment information to women with early breast cancer, their partners, family and friends.
Date:   Nov 2005

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