Your doctor will develop a treatment plan based on the type and stage of your cancer, whether your cancer is sensitive to hormones, your overall health, and your personal preferences. Many women undergo surgery for breast cancer and receive additional treatment before and after surgery, such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, targeted drug therapy or radiation. Surgery can involve removing the cancer (lumpectomy), removing the entire breast (mastectomy) or removing the lymph nodes involved (sentinel node biopsy or axillary lymph node dissection).
