This article is a follow-up from our blog “Facts & Myths of Breast Cancer” as Dr Radhika Lakshmanan provides more information on how one can be better prepared for a breast surgery.

In this article, we summarise the facts and myths of breast cancer shared by Dr Radhika, a general surgeon and breast specialist who has over 20 years of clinical experience in providing care and management for patients for a wide spectrum of breast conditions.

Breast cancer is not typically associated with men, who comprise less than 1% of all cases. Yet male breast cancer does exist.

Find out how you can take control of the situation for a better outcome and feel more confident about yourself after breast surgery.

I was terrified when I received a confirmed cancer diagnosis for Stage 2B breast cancer in 2011. Nothing had prepared me for this.