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THE AMERICAN CANCER Society reports that 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in her lifetime, and for many of these patients, surgery will be part of their treatment. These surgical procedures can be grouped into two main categories: breast-conserving surgery, such as a lumpectomy, or partial mastectomy, and mastectomy, where the entire breast is removed. Both of these surgical approaches may include the removal of some or all of the lymph nodes in the

This information was developed with assistance from the Oncology Section of the American Physical Therapy Association. Many women with breast cancer have some kind of surgery, even though other kinds of treatment are done, too. You may have had a: Breast biopsy Lymph node biopsy or removal Breast conservation surgery (lumpectomy) Mastectomy Breast reconstruction Any of these can affect how well you can move your shoulder and arm, take a deep breath, or do your daily activities,