Surgery

• Types of Biopsy

  Needle method - Aspirate; higher risk for metastasis; less accurate
• Types of Biopsy

  Incisional - Wedge/Portion of tumor will be removed; used in large type of tumor
• Types of Biopsy

  Excisional - Removal of entire tumor and surrounding tissues (to prevent recurrence); best type
• Excisional Surgeries for Tumor

  Local - Entire tumor and surrounding tissue; e.g. lumpectomy
• Excisional Surgeries for Tumor

  Salvage - Extensive approach to prevent recurrence;e.g. mastectomy
• Excisional Surgeries for Tumor

  Wide/Debulking - Entire tumor, surrounding tissue and lymph nodes
• Excisional Surgeries for Tumor

  Reconstructive - Cosmetic purposes