Breast conservation therapy makes it possible for women to keep their breasts if more radical surgery isn't required (or advised). A lumpectomy, also referred to as a quadrantectomy or mastectomy, is a procedure that would be considered breast conserving therapy involving the selective removal of a tumor. A mastectomy is the removal of the entire breast which is difficult to face for most women. Dr. Rimmer is a general surgeon whose focus is on breast health and compassionate care, and if you're considering a mastectomy vs. a lumpectomy in Jupiter, Florida in his medical clinic he'll be able to answer your questions and together you'll be able to come up with the best treatment plan for you.

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Breast conservation therapy isn't always an option when it comes to treating breast cancers. Variables like the location, breast size, the size of the cancer, family history, and the willingness to go through adjuvant radiation, play a part in determining whether or not a lumpectomy is feasible. Dr. Rimmer is an experienced general surgeon that will guide you through the decision making process and determine whether or not a lumpectomy is the best option.

If you decide to have a lumpectomy in Jupiter, Florida at Dr. Rimmer's office, a radiologist may conduct an ultrasound examination and place a small wire into the area where the tumor is located, making it possible to locate and eradicate the tumor more efficiently. Some patients receive neo-adjuvant chemotherapy before surgery to reduce the size of the tumor in order to make a lumpectomy possible. In some cases radiation therapy during and/or after the surgery is also recommended to help prevent a recurrence of cancer. Some patients are candidates for intra-operative radiation treatment, which limits the amount of radiation treatments required after surgery.

During your lumpectomy in Jupiter, Florida, Dr. Rimmer will work with a pathologist to evaluate the tissue and confirm the cancer has been completely removed. If necessary he will also conduct oncoplastic surgery, a state of the art procedure that uses powerful techniques that can remove a breast tumor and reshape your breast all in one surgery. Throughout your treatment and lumpectomy in Jupiter, Florida under the care of John A.P. Rimmer M.D. you'll be provided with integrative oncology services as well including nutrition therapy, pain management, oncology rehabilitation and more. Call (561) 748-1242 today to find out more about how Dr. Rimmer's comprehensive breast care services can not only help you live a cancer free life but also reduce the side effects of treatment.