Care for cancer patients undergoing surgical treatment

- Types of Surgical Procedures

1. Diagnostic Surgery:
• Incisional Biopsy: A small part of the tumor is removed for examination.
• Excisional Biopsy: The entire tumor is removed.
• Needle Biopsy: Tissue samples are taken using a needle.
• Endoscopy: Small parts of the tumor are removed with forceps after visual examination.
2. Treatment Surgery:
• Local Excision: Removal of the tumor with a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue. This is typically used for skin cancer.
• Wide Excision: Removal of the primary tumor, regional lymph nodes, lymphatic vessels, and adjacent structures, such as radical mastectomy