Case study: surgical treatment of patient with breast cancer

Abstract

Breast cancer incidence ranks first in the general structure of cancer incidence among women in the Russian Federation. Many issues related to treatment of this medical condition are still open for discussion. Surgical treatment of patients with breast cancer is the main method currently used as part of complex treatment. Selection of surgical treatment method depends on the neoplastic process extension, presence of germline mutations, woman’s age, comorbidity, healthcare facility equipment and availability of well-trained personnel.

Keywords

• surgical treatment
• breast cancer
• autologous graft
• diep flap.