What Types of Surgeries Are Common in Cancer Treatment?
There are several types of surgeries that cancer surgeons may perform. These include: - Diagnostic Surgery: Procedures like biopsies to confirm the presence of cancer. - Primary Surgery: To remove the tumor and some surrounding healthy tissue, known as the margin. - Debulking Surgery: When removing the entire tumor is not possible, this surgery removes as much of it as possible. - Palliative Surgery: To relieve symptoms and improve quality of life. - Reconstructive Surgery: To restore the appearance or function of a body part after tumor removal.
