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Surgical Procedures Surgery is a common treatment for breast cancer. Several types of surgery may be used. The doctor can explain each of them in detail, can discuss the benefits and risks of each type and can describe how each will affect the individual's appearance. (The above passage is taken in its entirety from the National Cancer Institute Booklet (No. 98-4251) entitled, "Understanding Breast Cancer Treatment: A Guide for Patients.")
In this section, we describe some of the surgical options that you may consider as a part of your treatment plan as well as some general guidelines to assist you in making your surgery more comfortable. These guidelines represent general recommendations, however, should in no way take the place of the advice of your physician and/or health care teams.
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