Updated overview of breast cancer: what it is, how screening and prevention help, and current surgical and systemic treatment options including breast-conserving surgery, mastectomy, sentinel node biopsy, hormone and targeted therapies.
An updated, practical guide to stage III breast cancer: what it means, how modern staging and biology affect treatment, and current options including neoadjuvant therapy, surgery, radiation, targeted agents, reconstruction, and supportive care.
Mastectomy remains a key option for treating and reducing risk of breast cancer. Modern approaches - skin- and nipple-sparing techniques, sentinel node biopsy, and immediate reconstruction - improve cosmetic and functional outcomes. Choice depends on stage, genetics, and the need for additional therapies.