Found a lump after breast cancer surgery? Scar tissue, fat necrosis and when to get it checked
Scar tissue and fat necrosis both cause lumps, and both can feel like a recurrence. Why a new lump needs looking at now rather than at your next scan.
Surgical drains after a mastectomy. How they work and how long they stay in
Usually five to seven days, though the date is decided from your daily fluid readings rather than the calendar. What to expect and what to ask before discharge.
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What does it mean if breast cancer has spread to your lymph nodes?
A positive lymph node is not stage 4, and not every one leads to the same treatment. See what your pathology wording means and what it changes.
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What happens during a lumpectomy? A step by step guide from a breast surgeon
Your surgeon marks, removes and reshapes in a set order, but not every step applies to you. See what a lumpectomy involves and when results come back.
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Why some people need a second operation after a lumpectomy. Re-excision explained
A second operation after a lumpectomy usually follows a close or involved margin. See what tumour on ink means and the questions to ask your surgeon.
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Is it nipple eczema or something more serious? When a nipple rash needs checking
Nipple eczema and Paget’s disease look alike. See which changes matter and when a rash on one nipple needs a proper breast assessment.
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Getting back to work and daily life after breast cancer surgery
Breast cancer surgery recovery at work and home depends on your operation, wound healing and daily demands. Plan your return with confidence.
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Breast cancer follow-up: the checks you have after treatment ends
Breast cancer follow-up can include mammograms, side effect reviews and a written care plan. See what should be checked and when to seek review.
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Risk-reducing mastectomy: making the decision if you carry a high-risk gene
Risk reducing mastectomy may suit some high risk gene carriers. See how risk, timing, reconstruction and screening affect the decision.
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Sentinel node biopsy or full lymph node clearance: how your surgeon decides
Sentinel node biopsy or axillary clearance? See how surgeons decide, when each is used, and what the node result means for treatment.
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