Surgery for breast cancer
The following links provide detailed information about surgery for breast cancer. You will find any local links available at the top of the page followed by links to national and international organisations.
Link:Breast reconstruction
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section is for women who have had – or are about to have – breast surgery, and are considering whether to have breast reconstruction. It aims to help you understand what breast reconstruction is and the possible benefits and problems you might expect from this type of surgery.
Link:Breast reconstruction
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This section provides information about reconstructive breast surgery.
Link:Risk-reducing breast surgery - prophylactic mastectomy
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
This section aims to help women who have been told that they have a high risk of developing breast cancer to understand what risk-reducing mastectomy is, what it involves, and what options might available if you decide to have this type of surgery.
Link:Surgery for breast cancer
Produced by:CancerHelp UK
This section tells you about having surgery for breast cancer including what to expect before and after the operation. It also gives information about breast reconstruction.
Link:Surgery for breast cancer
Produced by:Macmillan Cancer Support
Find out more about surgery for breast cancer.
Link:Your guide to breast reconstruction
Produced by:British Association of Plastic, Reconstructive and Aesthetic Surgeons (BAPRAS)
Scroll down the page to view this PDF Guide for women looking for more information about breast reconstruction – either before or at the time of cancer treatment. It aims to give an overview of the options and provides pointers to further sources of information on the internet.
Link:Your operation and recovery
Produced by:Breast Cancer care
This booklet explains what to expect before, during and after surgery and includes information on breast cancer operations, recovery times and possible post-operative problems following surgery.
Link:Surgery for breast cancer
Produced by:American Cancer Society
This section of the ACS website outlines different surgical procedures for breast cancer.
Page last edited: 26 July 2011
