Planning begins with a detailed physician examination and history: your complaints, family history, previous operations and the medicines you use are reviewed. Imaging such as mammography, ultrasound and, if needed, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) follows.
If there is a suspicious area, a tissue sample is taken by biopsy and the treatment roadmap is drawn up according to the pathology result. In a cancer diagnosis, the features of the disease, the timing of surgery and any additional treatments that may be needed are discussed by a multidisciplinary team. At this stage, asking your questions and learning your options matters so that the decision is made together. You can book an appointment for an evaluation.
After surgery: recovery and follow-up
The length of the hospital stay and the time to return to daily life depend on the type of operation. A drain (a thin tube that removes fluid), pain control, wound care and arm exercises are the topics most often discussed in the early period. Following the instructions you are given supports healing.
When the pathology report is ready, the results are reviewed; if needed, radiotherapy, chemotherapy, hormone or targeted therapy is planned. Follow-up continues in the following years with regular examinations and imaging. If you have fever, marked redness, increasing swelling or discharge from the wound, contact your team without delay. You can use the contact page for your questions.
