As general surgeons, The Kunkel Surgical Grou[ doctors have special training and years of experience in diagnosing and treating all types of Breast Disease, incuding Breast Cancer.

There are two different types of surgeries done when Breast Cancer is found in the patient. The doctor can do a mastectomy or a breast conserving surgery. These two differnt types of surgeries are described below:

Breast Conserving surgery: This is usally called a lupectomy. This means that the tumor(s) are removed from the breast. This is usually followed by radiation therapy to the remaining breast tissue.

Mastectomy: This is another option when dealing with Breast cancer. This operation is where the whole breast is removed. Sometimes radiation is given after a mastectomy.

For invasive breast cancer, both of these procedures may also be accompanied by an axillary lymph node dissection. Recommendations for whole body or "systemic" treatments such as hormonal therapy, chemotherapy, or both, may follow either approach.

A thorough evaluation would not necessarily lead to surgery. However, if you need an operation, our doctors have the expertise to deal with your situation with knowledge and compassion.