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Medicines

Your surgeon needs to know what medicines, over-the-counter drugs and supplements, and herbal remedies you are taking.

Your surgeon needs to know what medicines, over-the-counter drugs and supplements, and herbal remedies you are taking. Some of these can increase your risk of bleeding. Your surgeon will tell you which ones to stop taking—and when to stop them—before your operation.

Some medicines should not be stopped. If you are taking one of these, your surgeon will make sure the hospital staff knows so that you get the right medicines before and after your operation.

 

 

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Resources

We have compiled a list of resources, including organizations, to help you on your breast cancer surgery journey.

10 Min
For Patients

Genetic and Biomarker Testing

In genetic and biomarker testing a biopsy sample will be sent for more testing to determine: estrogen receptor and progesterone receptor status, HER2 status, and triple negative status, and genomic assays.

3 Min
Prehabilitation
For Patients

Prehabilitation

Prehabilitation is defined as a process of improving the functional capability of a patient prior to a surgical procedure.
After Your Operation
For Patients

After Your Operation

How to prevent infection, care for your wound and surgical drain, and more after your breast cancer operation.

5 Min
Complementary and Alternative Medicine
For Patients

Complementary and Alternative Medicine

Complementary therapies may be used in addition to your medical and surgical treatment to enhance your recovery.

3 Min
Breast Cancer Surgery
For Patients

Breast Cancer Surgery

ACS has educational programs to help patients and families battle breast cancer.

3 Min
Preoperative Testing and Imaging
For Patients

Preoperative Testing and Imaging

There are a number of preoperative tests and imaging that can be performed prior to diagnosis.

3 Min
Preparing for Surgery
For Patients

Preparing for Surgery

The ACS is here to help ensure that you're in the best position to have a smooth and successful surgery.

5 Min
For Patients

Safe and Effective Pain Control After Surgery for Children and Teens

Information on how to provide safe and effective pain control after surgery for children and teens .

10 Min
For Patients

Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy (SLNB)

A sentinel node is the lymph node closest to the tumor. This is where cancer cells are most likely to spread.

1 Min