Methods of postoperative treatment for breast cancer

What are the treatment methods after breast cancer surgery?

1. After breast cancer surgery, the pathology report should show no lymph node metastasis. This situation belongs to the early stage of breast cancer. Endocrine therapy is needed after surgery. Endocrine therapy needs to be maintained for 4 to 5 years, with regular check-ups to prevent recurrence.

2. After breast cancer surgery, breast reconstruction, radiotherapy and chemotherapy, targeted therapy or endocrine therapy are required according to the patient's own situation. For the treatment of patients with breast malignant tumors after surgery, local radiotherapy is required.

Can I work after breast cancer surgery?

After breast cancer surgery, patients can do housework within their ability, but they should be careful not to put weight on the affected upper limb, carry heavy objects, or do excessive strength training. One month later, when the wound heals and the patient's physical strength recovers, the patient can gradually resume physical activities and do some housework and work, but should pay attention to the working hours. After all, breast cancer surgery will cause damage to the body, and long-term physical labor will increase the burden on the body and even cause some adverse symptoms.

Therefore, patients should pay attention to the physical labor process after surgery, so that it is appropriate to do it for about 30 to 60 minutes. The incidence of breast cancer ranks first among female malignant tumors. The specific reasons are not fully understood, and there may be genetic risks. Surgery is the first choice for breast cancer patients.