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2026-08-29
After Discovering a Tumor, Should Surgery or Puncture First?
Q: After Discovering a Tumor, Should Surgery or Puncture First? Doctor, just operate on it first!
A: This is the first reaction of many patients upon discovering a tumor But Professor Dai Wenyan says: Don’t rush into it. Surgical resection and needle biopsy—depending on the order in which they’re performed, the outcomes can be worlds apart. If done correctly, it’s treatment; if done incorrectly, it may affect subsequent treatment. So what exactly is the standard protocol after a tumor is detected?
2026-08-29
Breast-Conserving Surgery or Mastectomy—Which to Choose?
Q: Breast-Conserving Surgery or Mastectomy—Which to Choose? Doctor, is breast-conserving surgery safe? Isn’t a mastectomy more thorough?
A: These are the questions breast cancer patients ask most often. Many people assume that a mastectomy equals a “clean” result, while breast-conserving surgery is a “risk.” But Professor Dai Wenyan says: The therapeutic outcomes of both options are actually equally effective. So what really influences the decision? If the conditions for breast-conserving surgery aren’t met, is there a way to make it possible?
2026-08-29
Is Radiotherapy Enough for Breast Cancer? How About Minimally Invasive Treatment?
Q: Is Radiotherapy Enough for Breast Cancer? How About Minimally Invasive Treatment?
A: After being diagnosed with breast cancer, the doctor says, “Radiation therapy alone is enough”— Do you believe it, or not? Many people think that choosing the “safest” treatment is enough But treating breast cancer is never a single-choice question. Professor Dai Wenyan says: Breast cancer treatment requires a “comprehensive approach”. If even one step is missing, the treatment may not be complete. So what exactly does a scientifically sound approach to breast cancer treatment entail? Are there alternatives to traditional treatment methods?
2026-07-18
I have triple-negative stage 2B. I have undergone radiotherapy and chemotherapy, and then took TS-1 chemotherapy drugs, and also received immunotherapy for one year. Will the recurrence rate or metastasis rate be lower?
In China, we don’t often take TS-1. We take a drug called capecitabine. It's similar to TS-1. There are two methods. One method is to take it for half a year, and the other is to take it for a year. It seems that you have already taken it. In this case, taking this medication will help you reduce the rate of recurrence. It's better than not taking it. Then you should do a regular check-up and have a review every three months. For triple-negative breast cancer, the most common recurrence is within one year. If there is no recurrence in one year, the recurrence rate in the second year will be reduced by 50%. If there is no recurrence in two years, It's actually safer than other tumors. The recurrence rate will be very low after 5 years.
2026-07-17
For stage I and II breast cancer what are the treatment recommendations?
The tumor has not been treated and the size is 1.5cm. I would advise you not to hesitate any longer and treat the tumor right away. It can still be "cured" with treatment. But if you wait any longer and metastasis occurs, you will miss the opportunity to "cure". As for how to do treatment. There are surgical methods and non-surgical methods, so we need to discuss them together and reach a consensus. If you can accept it, we can help you treat this tumor.
2026-07-17
Can I reconstruct my breast after a total breast cancer surgery? How long does it take to be suitable for reconstruction?
Yes. After the complete resection, check whether you need electrotherapy first. If you need electrotherapy, we will reconstruct after the electrotherapy is completed. Generally, for reconstruction, it's recommended that you do it about two years after the surgery.
