Breast Cancer Center

Palliative Mastectomy

What is Palliative Mastectomy?

A palliative mastectomy is a type of surgery in which one or both breasts are taken off. It is usually done when a woman’s breast cancer has spread to other parts of her body and cannot be cured. The goal of a palliative mastectomy is not to cure cancer, but to help the patient feel better and live a better life. This surgery may be suggested if other treatments, like chemotherapy or radiation, are no longer working to control cancer or if cancer or its treatment is causing the patient a lot of pain or discomfort. “Comfort care mastectomy” is another name for a palliative mastectomy.

Why is a Palliative Mastectomy done?

Patients who have advanced breast cancer that has already progressed to other parts of the body and is not treatable may be candidates for palliative mastectomy, which is often performed to alleviate symptoms and improve the quality of life in such patients. Patients who are experiencing significant pain or discomfort as a result of cancer or its treatment may be recommended to undergo the surgery. Additionally, patients whose cancer has grown to a size that makes it difficult for them to move around or care for themselves may also be candidates for the procedure.

Palliative mastectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the breast to alleviate symptoms caused by breast cancer and to lessen the likelihood that the disease may spread to other parts of the body or return. It is possible that the removal of malignant tissue that is the source of other issues, such as an infection or bleeding, will be advised.

Patients who have advanced breast cancer and are considering palliative mastectomy want to improve their quality of life and reduce the severity of their symptoms as much as possible. Its purpose is not to treat or cure the patient’s cancer; rather, it is to make the patient more comfortable and offer support.

What does the Surgery involve?

A palliative mastectomy is when a breast is surgically removed. The procedure is similar to a regular mastectomy, but it is usually done to improve a person’s quality of life instead of to treat cancer. Details of the surgery will depend on the person’s situation and the surgeon’s personal preferences. In general, the following steps may be part of a palliative mastectomy:

Preparing for surgery: This may involve blood tests, imaging studies, and other diagnostic tests to figure out how healthy the person is overall and to plan the surgery.

Anaesthesia: General anaesthesia will be used to put the person to sleep and make them feel comfortable during the surgery.

Incision: To get to the breast tissue, the surgeon will make a cut in the skin. The cut can be made around the areola (the dark skin around the nipple), down the centre of the breast, or in the shape of an anchor.

Taking out the breast tissue: The surgeon will take out the breast tissue, including the nipple and areola.

Closing the cut: The doctor will use stitches or staples to close the cut.

Recovery: After surgery, the person will be taken to a room where they will be watched until they are awake and stable. Then, they will be moved to a room in the hospital or sent home to rest.

Benefits of Palliative Mastectomy

A palliative mastectomy also called comfort care or humanitarian mastectomy is a surgery to remove a breast to improve the quality of life for patients. The goal of the surgery is to get rid of pain, discomfort, or other physical problems that the breast is causing. Some of the possible benefits of a palliative mastectomy are:

Relief of physical symptoms: The breast may be causing physical pain or discomfort, such as skin irritation or pressure on the chest. Getting rid of the breast can help ease these problems.

Improved quality of life: The surgery may help improve a person’s overall quality of life by making them feel less pain and making it easier for them to do everyday tasks.

Emotional relief: For some people, the idea of having breast cancer that is visible or a breast that hurts can be upsetting. Getting rid of the breast may help a person feel better emotionally and improve their sense of well-being.

More treatment options: A person who has a palliative mastectomy may be able to think about other treatments that were not possible before because of the breast.

Please note that: Palliative mastectomy is a major surgery that comes with risks, such as infection, bleeding, and scarring. Before making a decision, you should carefully think about the pros and cons of the surgery and talk about them with your doctor.

Summary:

Palliative treatments are very different, but they often include medication, dietary changes, relaxation techniques, emotional and spiritual support, and other therapies. You may also get palliative care like chemotherapy, surgery, or radiation therapy, which are also used to treat cancer.

If you’re looking for any second opinion or searching for answers online?

Feel free to reach Dr. Mansi Chowhan. Dr. Mansi Chowhan is a highly skilled surgical oncologist with more than 11 years of experience and a gold medal from her post-graduate studies. She is an expert in breast oncoplastic, surgery for the head and neck, and reconstructive procedures.

 





About
Dr. Mansi Chowhan
Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon-Surgical Oncologist
MS (Gold Medalist), FIAGES, MCh Breast Oncoplasty (UK), Fellow Breast Surgery (Paris), Fellow Head & Neck Surgery, IFHNOS – MSKCC (New York)

Dr. Mansi Chowhan -Breast Cancer Specialist-Surgical Oncology team at CK Birla Hospitals, Gurugram. Breast Cancer Treatment, Axillary surgery , Benign Breast Cancer Diseases , Breast Cancer Genetics , Breast Cancer Management , Breast Cancer Surgery , Breast Cancer Treatment , Breast Examination , Breast Infection or Mastitis , Breast Lump , Breast Cancer Lump Treatment , Breast Oncoplasty , Breast Cancer Pain Treatment , Breast Precancerous lesions , Breast Reduction , Breast Cancer Surgery , Breast Surgery for Benign lesions , Breast Cancer Screening (Preventive) , Breast Cancer Surgery , Breast Cancer Chemotherapy , Comprehensive Breast Cancer Management , Endocrine Surgery , Gynecomastia Treatment / Surgery , Hormone Therapy For Breast Cancer , Breast Cancer Immunotherapy , Male Breast Cancer , Mastectomy , Nipple Discharge , Surgical Oncology , Volume displacement Oncoplasty , Volume replacement Oncoplasty ,Breast Cancer treatment Hereditary breast cancer Breast lumps Benign breast diseases Fibrocysts of breast Nipple discharge Mastalgia Breast conservation Surgery Breast Oncoplasty level Modified Radical Mastectomy Therapeutic Mammoplasty Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy ICG dye Sentinel LN Biopsy Axillary Dissection Breast Lump Excision Radio-Guided breast Surgery Palliative Mastectomy Breast Reconstruction Bilateral Prophylactic Mastectomy reconstruction Surgery for nipple discharge

Dr. Mansi Chowhan is an expert Oncoplastic Breast Surgeon with experience of more than 14 years and has been awarded with a gold medal during her surgical post-graduation. Dr. Mansi is well-trained from world renowned surgeons and cancer institutions like the Paris Breast Centre, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Centre (New York), University of East Anglia (U.K.) and Tata Memorial Hospital, Mumbai. She is a skilled surgeon with over 14 years of experience in some of the best hospitals in the Delhi- NCR region including Fortis Hospital, Artemis Hospital, Paras Hospital and Asian Institute of Medical Sciences, CK Birla Hospital. She works with utmost dedication and compassion to deliver international standard and personalized cancer care to the patients.



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First of all, I would like to thank Dr. Mansi Cowhan for the effort she made to remove a tumor and lymph nodes from the breast of the patient Rawaa Abd Abbas from Iraq, and to follow up on the patient’s condition and gave her the right medical instructions after the operation. Now patient is in a very good health. My advice for all patients who are suffering from breast cancer is to visit Dr Mansi Chowhan she has a very good knowledge and experience in her field .Thank you to Dr Mansi.

Ms. Rawaa Abd Abbas & Mr. Muthanna kareem Alobaidi

Iraq

Dr. Mansi Chowhan, my wife’s breast cancer surgeon, empathized with my wife’s condition. She gave us the technical details in understandable language. She made it clear that the approach was primarily redemptive. She was happy with us when the tests came out favorable. She was sad with us for unfavourable pointers. She was caring throughout the process. We wish that she will bring such care and comfort to many more cancer patients.

Mr. Anup Dominic

Mauritius

I was diagnosed with DCIS. My gynaecologist Dr.Anjali Kumar whom I have known for 12 years and trust her completely, recommended Dr Mansi Chowhan to me. I am very happy that I took the decision of getting my breast surgery done from Dr.Mansi. She is very warm, polite and understands the emotional state of a patient. She explained to me in detail what exactly will be her plan of action. I went for other opinions too but Dr. Mansi was the only doctor who didn’t ask for unnecessary tests and procedures like MRI and Biopsy. Luckily, the lump in my breast was benign. I am grateful to her for handling my case so efficiently and would highly recommend her for breast surgery.

Ms Pratishtha Garg

India

Dr Mansi Chowhan Dr. Mansi is one of the finest, sweetest and humble doctor I have ever met! I think she follows the rule to not overcomit and under deliver. During the period of my mother’s breast cancer consultation, treatment and surgery, she was sometimes upfront for few things, which we as Patient’s family took time to digest. But I really admire and appreciate all the support that Dr. Mansi and team extended during the entire period of pre & post surgery. And the kind of tumor removal + breast conservation surgery that she has done with her magical hands is commendable. I had so many negative thoughts before the surgery, but looking at the result and my mother recovering day by day…I can’t thank her enough for doing such wonders in saving her breast and her life! ❤

Ms Kritika Tandon

India

Dr Mansi Chowhan is an excellent Breast Cancer specialist we have in NCR, she is just amazing.
She is my wife’s doctor. She is very caring, understanding & listens to the patients.
In as much as she is a Gold Medalist, she is very knowledgeable and gives the best advice for the treatment.
She is very genuine in her dealings. She is a very kind and soft spoken to her patients. And takes special interest in caring for her patients, My wife feels very comfortable meeting her.
We highly recommend her to everyone with the above said problem.

Ms. Laban Rao

India

My mother Mrs Santosh admitted under Dr Mansi Chowhan for procedure .
She is the outstanding doctor with golden heart , attend us guide us at each & every level of investigations.
A very big thanks for her & Mr Ibrahim & whole team for supportive hands given to us to fight against disease .
God bless you all & achieve success in future.
Regards

Mr. Alka Sammi

India

Our gratitude towards Dr Mansi Chowhan, my wife’s treating doctor cannot be expressed in words. She diagnosed my wife’s breast cancer and took great care throughout her journey from biopsy to breast surgery to chemotherapy now. To our great relief, a breast conservation surgery was done. She is exceptionally efficient and compassionate towards her patients. Highly recommended for any breast lump or cancer.

Mr. Dushyant Jasoria

India

Dr Mansi Chowhan is one of the finest, sweetest and humble doctor I have ever met! I think she follows the rule to not overcomit and under deliver. During the period of my mother’s breast cancer consultation, treatment and surgery, she was sometimes upfront for few things, which we as Patient’s family took time to digest. But I really admire and appreciate all the support that Dr. Mansi and team extended during the entire period of pre & post surgery. And the kind of tumor removal + breast conservation surgery that she has done with her magical hands is commendable. I had so many negative thoughts before the surgery, but looking at the result and my mother recovering day by day…I can’t thank her enough for doing such wonders in saving her breast and her life! ❤.

Ms. Kritika Tandon

India

I was diagnosed with DCIS. My gynaecologist Dr.Anjali Kumar whom I have known for 12 years and trust her completely, recommended Dr Mansi Chowhan to me. I am very happy that I took the decision of getting my breast surgery done from Dr Mansi. She is very warm, polite and understands the emotional state of a patient. She explained to me in detail what exactly will be her plan of action. I went for other opinions too but She was the only doctor who didn’t ask for unnecessary tests and procedures like MRI and Biopsy. Luckily, the lump in my breast was benign. I am grateful to her for handling my case so efficiently and would highly recommend her for breast surgery..

Ms. Pratishtha Garg

India

Dr Mansi Chowhan was really a blessing for us. She was so empathetic. I went to her for Sister In Law. She operated her for carotid body tumor. We were really scared but once we met Dr Mansi. we were at ease. She excellently handled the case. She was patient enough to hear all our worries and problems. I am thankful to her for all that she has done.

Ms. Madhurima Goswami

India

Surgery from Dr Mansi was like MAGIC TOUCH …as Dr Mansi not only done the procedure…successfully…but also support the patient mentaly to bear the pain without any stress…commmunication skills were suppperrb…Thanks to Dr Mansi.

Mr. Kaka Bhardwaj

India



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