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Breast illustrations
A series of visual aids to support discussions with patients about breast cancer treatment
Breast anatomy
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Breast – anatomy
Breast – regional lymph nodes
Breast ducts – anatomy
Breast ducts – pathology
Possible sites of breast cancer spread (metastasis)
Breast surgery
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Right sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)
Clips and radiofrequency seeds
Wide local excision (lumpectomy)
Simple mastectomy for breast cancer or ductal carcinoma in situ (DCIS)
Mastectomy with sub-pectoral implant reconstruction
Mastectomy with pre-pectoral implant reconstruction
Vertical scar therapeutic mammaplasty (for breast conservation)
Vertical scar therapeutic mammaplasty
Wise pattern therapeutic mammaplasty
Wide local excision and sentinel lymph node biopsy (SLNB)
Breast cancer treatment plan
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Breast cancer diagnosis and treatment plan
Chemotherapy
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Chemotherapy
Cell structure – HER2 receptors and Trastuzumab (Herceptin)
Endocrine (hormone) therapy
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Pre-menopausal oestrogen production
Post-menopausal oestrogen production
Cell structure – oestrogen receptors (ER) blocked by Tamoxifen
Pre-menopausal breast cancer treatment
Post-menopausal breast cancer treatment
Radiotherapy
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Radiotherapy planning
Left breast deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy — diagram
Left breast deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy — scan
Right breast deep inspiration breath hold (DIBH) radiotherapy — diagram
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