An updated primer on how breast lumps are evaluated, modern surgical options (from lumpectomy to mastectomy), and how adjuvant endocrine, chemotherapy and targeted therapies are integrated with surgery.
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.
Male breast cancer accounts for about 1% of breast cancers; men should report lumps and other changes promptly because early diagnosis improves treatment options.
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.