Oncoplastic breast conserving surgery versus standard breast conserving surgery for early and locally advanced breast cancer: a retrospective analysis from Sri Lanka.

Background: Breast aesthetics is becoming increasingly important in breast cancer surgery due to changes in patient expectations and greater emphasis been placed on the psychosocial outcomes. Studies have shown no difference in local recurrence risk between mastectomy and breast conserving surgery (BCS) and also a higher overall survival rate after BCS. Breast preservation improves the quality of life substantially compared to mastectomy.

Breast cancer in lactating mothers: A case series of delayed diagnosis.

Introduction And Importance: Due to pregnancy related changes in the breast, a breast feeding mother as well as the health care professionals may attribute a change in the breast for lactation resulting in a delay in evaluation and diagnosis. We report a cases series of delayed diagnosis of breast cancer during lactation in three young patients from a developing country who had sought medical attention on time but was unfortunately diagnosed late.

Presentation Of Case: We report three breast feeding mothers aged 38-39 years presenting with breast lump and edema.