Breast cancer is the most common cancer in Australian women and its incidence continues to increase. Fortunately, the majority are diagnosed at an early stage and surgery remains the mainstay of treatment – usually with curative intent. An important discussion for the patient and surgeon is whether to undertake breast conservation surgery or mastectomy, with or without reconstruction.
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