In this breast-conserving method, only the tumour and a cancer-free area of surrounding tissue is removed. For women with Stage I or II breast cancer.

The whole breast is removed, including the nipple. Performed when cancer has not spread beyond the breast.

Surgically similar to a Total Mastectomy. Women with a high risk of breast cancer are up to 90% less likely to suffer from this disease after taking this step.

Underarm lymph nodes are removed along with the breast and sometimes the skin covering the chest wall as well.

When cancer has spread to the chest muscles, they are removed along with the rest of the breast, lymph nodes and overlying skin.

Whether it’s been 10 days or 10 years since your mastectomy,a vast majority of breast cancer survivors are candidates for reconstruction: it’s never too late!

Reconstructing your breasts is a process that may involve multiple steps. But a vast majority of women who go through with it experience a greater sense of self and well-being.

Reconstructive surgery can be an option for women of any age.

Immediate Reconstruction: Performed together with a mastectomy.

Delayed Reconstruction: Performed weeks, months, or even years after a mastectomy.

Immediate Reconstruction: Fewer surgeries required.

Delayed Reconstruction: More time to consider reconstruction options.

Immediate Reconstruction: Not possible if treatments like chemotherapy or radiation are required post-mastectomy

Delayed Reconstruction: Additional surgery and recovery time.

A saline or silicone implant is placed in the chest after a tissue expander stretches the muscles and skin for 6 to 8 weeks. Varied size and shape options allows for natural-looking results.

Uses a woman’s own tissue from a donor site to reconstruct the breast. Finding a surgeon with specialist techniques, including microsurgery, is essential.