Surgery And Reconstruction Of Breast Cancer

Question 1

What are the principles of surgical oncology

Answer 1

• excision with clear margin
• (Asses pt feasibility/ suitability/ impact on quality of life)
• to preserve fxn of organ
• MDT work

Question 2

How may the fxn of the breast be affected post surgery of the breast?

Answer 2

• self image

- inability to breast feed in breast that recieved therapy

Question 3

What us the clinical approach of breast cancer

Answer 3

• should surgery be preceded by another rx (NEO

- when may surgery occur ?

Question 4

MRI is seen

Answer 4

ONTRALATERAL SIDE

Question 5

What are the types if breast surgery

Answer 5

1. Breast conservation a-side loc excision/ wire guided local excision/ oncoplastic breast conservation
2. Mastectomy ( find which bit would be taken out)

Question 6

Why pts may want mastectomy?

Answer 6

• thought of improving cancer survival

- prevent recurrence

Question 7

Which is likely to have better outcome mastectomy or breast conservation?

Answer 7

Breast conservation and Radiotherapy