Breast Cancer Diagnosis? What to Know About Your Surgical Care
A breast cancer diagnosis can bring many questions about what comes next and what surgical options may be available. Understanding the procedures and services that may be part of your care can help you feel more informed and prepared as you move through the treatment process.
At Surgery Associates in Tupelo, MS, our surgeons provide a range of breast surgery services, including stereotactic breast biopsy, fine needle aspiration, lumpectomy, and mastectomy. Our team can also help coordinate additional consultations and services that may be part of your care, including immediate breast reconstruction, oncology, radiation oncology, and lymphedema consultations.
Breast Procedures at Surgery Associates
The appropriate procedure depends on each patient's individual diagnosis and treatment needs. Surgery Associates offers several procedures for evaluating and treating breast conditions.
Stereotactic Breast Biopsy: A procedure that uses mammography to precisely identify and biopsy an abnormality within the breast
Lumpectomy: A procedure involving the surgical removal of a cancerous lump inside the breast
Mastectomy: A procedure involving the surgical removal of the whole breast, including nipple-sparing mastectomy
Coordinating Your Breast Cancer Care
Surgery is often one part of a patient's overall breast cancer care. Depending on individual needs and the treatment plan recommended by the medical team, additional specialists, and services may also be involved.
Surgery Associates can help coordinate:
Immediate Breast Reconstruction: Arrangements for breast reconstruction to be performed immediately following breast surgery when appropriate
Oncology Consultations: Coordination with an oncology specialist as part of the patient's overall breast cancer treatment
Radiation Oncology Consultations: Coordination with a radiation oncology specialist when radiation therapy is part of the treatment plan
Lymphedema Consultations: Arrangements for evaluation and guidance related to lymphedema and its management
Coordinating these services can help patients better understand the different aspects of their care and what to expect throughout treatment.
Why Understanding Your Options Matters
Every breast condition and breast cancer diagnosis is different. The procedure recommended will depend on the individual patient's diagnosis, overall health, and treatment plan developed by the medical team.
If you have been referred for a breast biopsy or breast surgery, meeting with your surgeon can help you better understand the recommended procedure, what it involves, and what you can expect before, during, and after surgery.
At Surgery Associates, our team is here to provide surgical care while helping coordinate the additional consultations and services that may be part of your treatment.
Experienced Surgical Care in Tupelo
For more than 47 years, Surgery Associates has provided surgical care to patients throughout North Mississippi. Dr. R. Stephen McAdory, Dr. Raymond J. Orgler, Jr., Dr. Newt P. Harrison, Jr., and Dr. George Wilson provide surgical care for a variety of conditions, including breast conditions.
From breast biopsies and lumpectomies to mastectomies and coordinated specialty consultations, our team is committed to helping patients understand their surgical care and the next steps in their treatment.
If you have questions about breast surgery or have been referred for surgical care, our team at Surgery Associates is here to help. To request an appointment, please call (662) 844-5344.
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