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What is Breast Lump?
Breast lumps are growths of tissue that develop within the breast and make the tissue feel different, such as a small bulge, swelling, bump, or hard area within your breast or under the arm (armpit). Some lumps are signs of cancer, but many are not. Breast lumps can be caused for a variety of reasons. It may vary in size and texture (hard or spongy) and may cause pain or go unnoticed.
Diagnosing a lump in the breast can be frightening. Breast cancer accounts for nearly 14% of all cancer cases in India, with the majority of victims being women, but it is not the only cause of lumps. In most cases, the lump is benign (non-cancerous), but it can be an indication of cancer. So, its recommended that you consult a doctor if you notice even a small bump or change in the breast.
Breast Lump Removal Surgery or Lumpectomy
The process to remove cancerous and non-cancerous tumours from the breasts is called breast lump removal surgery, commonly referred to as a lumpectomy. The excision of a benign breast lump usually includes the removal of the mass itself as well as a small quantity of the surrounding healthy tissues. A range of techniques, including broad excision, partial mastectomy, and breast-sparing surgery, can be used to accomplish this. The least intrusive surgery to remove a lump from the breast is a lumpectomy.
If the lump node is cancerous, lumpectomy surgeries can be followed by other treatments such as chemotherapy, radiation therapy, targeted therapy, and hormone therapy. A study shows that lumpectomy surgery followed by therapy is as successful in treating breast cancer as mastectomy surgery (which removes the entire breast).
Causes & Symptoms of Breast Lump
There are several factors that can affect your Breast such as Hormones, Breast cancer, Fibroadenomas (solid lumps), Breast cysts(fluid), Breast abscesses and many other health problems.
Symptoms
- Swelling, bulge, or bump on the breast skin or underarm
- Redness, dimples, or pits over the breast skin
- Change in breast shape and size
- Fluid discharge from the nipple
- Itching or irritation on the skin near the breast
Treatment of Breast Lump
Lumpectomy
Most of the time, the lump doesn't require treatment, but if someone does, doctors might suggest surgery after carrying out a biopsy to test the size and location of the lump. The treatment for removing the breast lump involves a 5-step procedure, explained as follows:
1. Anaesthesia: The breast lump removal surgery is performed under general anaesthesia.
2. Incision: Your surgeon will tailor the surgery and make an incision as per the size and location of the lump.
3. Removal of cancer: The surgeon removes the lump and a margin of healthy breast tissue through an incision. To ensure that all malignancy has been removed from the tissue, a pathologist examines a sample of the excised healthy tissue.
4. Close the incision: Surgical tape or a skin adhesive is used to close the skin after layering sutures are placed in the tissue to close the wound.
5. Therapy: Surgeons usually follow the surgery with chemotherapy or radiotherapy if the nodes removed are malignant (cancerous).
In some cases, cancer also spreads to the lymph nodes, resulting in life-threatening cancer. As a result, your doctor will perform a sentinel lymph node biopsy as well as surgery to remove lymph nodes in your armpit to see if cancer has spread to them.
Advantages
- Prevents cancer
- Single and minimal incisions
- Removes non-cancerous lumps completely
- Improved quality of life
- Relieve the symptoms of advanced cancer
Challenges
- Bleeding
- Infection
- Risk of hematoma (bleeding outside a blood vessel)
- Short-term pain and swelling
- Numbness due to anaesthesia
- Lymphedema (swelling of the arm)
- Scarring
Cost of Breast Lump Removal Surgery
The breast lump removal surgery or lumpectomy surgery cost in India starts at 45,000 INR and it may increase if the lump is cancerous. The cost may depend on multiple factors, such as the size of the lump, the type of lump (cancerous or non-cancerous), and the method of treatment. A suitable method is recommended by the doctor after a proper diagnosis of the lump and the severity of the patient.
Lumpectomy By Dr. Sunil Tibrewal
Dr. Sunil Tibrewal is one of the most highly experienced breast lump removal surgeons, and he has been performing these advanced surgeries for more than 15 years using high-quality treatment and the latest technology. He is deeply committed to diagnosing and treating patients with breast illnesses, breast cancer, and many other complex surgeries. He addresses the root cause of the problem, instead of merely treating the symptoms, providing end-to-end surgical care to the patient.
Contact us to know more about breast lump removal surgery, the surgeries we provide, our specialities and many more options. We are renowned for offering our patients exceptional value. We assist you at every stage and consider all the nuances of medical procedures.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Do benign breast lumps need to be removed?
If the biopsy report shows that the lump is a fibroadenoma, i.e., non-cancerous, you may not be asked to remove it through surgery. Surgery may cause pain and alter the appearance of your breast, so consult with your doctor before proceeding.
How to Naturally Remove a Breast Lump?
- Wear a supportive bra
- Apply a compress with ice or warm water
- Try avoiding caffeine
- Try over-the-counter medications after a doctor’s recommendation
- Apply castor oil or turmeric paste over the lump to lessen pain
How much time does a lumpectomy take to heal?
After breast lump removal surgery, it may take around two weeks to fully recover and heal the scars of the surgery.
What procedure should I follow after breast lump treatment surgery?
Your breast lump surgery may be finished within one hour, and you’ll be taken to the recovery room. You’ll need to restrict some of your regular activities while taking care of your incision.