CION Ameerpet
SURGICAL ONCOLOGY · HYDERABAD
Breast Cancer Surgery in Hyderabad — Tumor-Board Planned, Clearly Explained
Surgery for breast cancer is one of the most important decisions you will face. At CION, every breast cancer surgery case is planned by a full tumor board — surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists together — so the operation chosen is right for your cancer, your body, and your life. We offer lumpectomy (breast-conserving surgery), mastectomy, and surgery after chemotherapy, with transparent costs and a free first consultation.
- Every surgery planned by a tumor board — Surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists plan together; never one doctor's opinion alone.
- Breast-conserving surgery available — For eligible women, keeping the breast is as safe as removing it — and we will tell you honestly which applies to you.
- Surgery after chemo, expertly timed — Neoadjuvant chemotherapy before surgery can shrink tumours and open up breast-conservation options.
- 45-minute consultations, transparent costs — No rushed decisions. Written cost estimate before any commitment. Insurance, Aarogyasri, CGHS & ECHS accepted.
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Understanding Your Operation
What Is Breast Cancer Surgery?
Breast cancer surgery is the surgical removal of cancer from the breast. It is the cornerstone of treatment for most women — from very early tumours to locally advanced disease — and is often combined with radiation therapy, chemotherapy, hormone-blocking therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy depending on your cancer's type and stage.
There are two broad groups of operation. A lumpectomy (also called breast-conserving surgery or wide local excision) removes only the tumour and a thin rim of healthy tissue around it, keeping the rest of the breast. A mastectomy removes the whole breast. Both may be paired with surgery on the underarm lymph nodes — a sentinel lymph node biopsy to check a few nodes, or a full axillary node dissection if spread has already been confirmed.
For many women, surgery after chemo for breast cancer is the planned sequence: chemotherapy is given first to shrink a large or locally advanced tumour, and surgery follows once the tumour has responded. This approach — called neoadjuvant chemotherapy followed by surgery — can make breast-conserving surgery possible for women who would otherwise need a mastectomy, and it gives the medical team important information about how well the cancer responds to treatment.
The right operation is never a single doctor's decision. At CION, every breast cancer surgery case is presented at a dedicated tumor board — a table of surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists who review your scans, biopsy, and personal circumstances together. Their recommendation is then explained to you in a 45-minute consultation so you can decide with full information and no pressure.
Did you know?
For eligible early breast cancer, keeping your breast is not a compromise on survival. Large randomised trials and long-term registry studies have consistently shown that breast-conserving surgery with radiation gives at least the same overall survival as mastectomy at 5 and 10 years for eligible patients. (Source: NCCN Guidelines for Breast Cancer, current edition.)
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Surgical Options Explained
Types of Surgery for Breast Cancer
There is no single correct operation. The right surgery depends on the tumour's size and location, how much of the breast it involves, your breast's size, your genetics, and your own wishes. The types below are the most common — your tumor board will recommend the one that balances the best cancer outcome with the best quality of life for you.
Most common — early breast cancer
Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery)
Removes the tumour and a small clear margin of surrounding healthy tissue. The rest of the breast is kept. Almost always followed by radiation therapy to treat any microscopic remaining cells. For eligible early breast cancer, survival is equivalent to mastectomy.
When full breast removal is needed
Mastectomy (Cancer Breast Removal Surgery)
Removes the entire breast. Recommended when the tumour is large, when cancer is found in several separate areas, when radiation is not possible, or when a high-risk gene change makes future cancer in the remaining breast very likely. Breast reconstruction can be planned at the same time or later.
Checking lymph nodes
Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy
A sentinel lymph node biopsy is done in the same operation as a lumpectomy or mastectomy. A small amount of dye or a tracer identifies the first one or two lymph nodes where the cancer would drain. These are removed and examined. If they are clear, a full node dissection is usually not needed.
For locally advanced or large tumours
Surgery After Chemo for Breast Cancer (Post-Neoadjuvant Surgery)
When chemotherapy or hormone-blocking therapy is given before the operation, surgery follows once the tumour has responded. This sequence can shrink a large tumour enough to allow breast-conserving surgery. The pathology of the removed tissue also shows how well the cancer responded — valuable information for planning any further treatment.
Your Journey With CION
How CION Plans Your Breast Cancer Surgery
From the moment you contact us, every step is designed so you make a well-informed, unhurried decision. Here is what to expect.
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Free first consultation (45 minutes)
Bring your biopsy report, imaging, and any previous pathology. A surgical oncologist reviews everything, answers your questions, and explains the options available to you — clearly, without jargon, and without pressure.
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Tumor board case presentation
Your case is formally presented at a sitting of our multi-disciplinary tumor board — surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists together. They agree on the recommended surgery type, timing, and whether chemotherapy before or after surgery is indicated.
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Pre-surgery planning and written cost estimate
We explain the recommended plan in full — what the operation involves, the expected hospital stay, recovery timeline, follow-on treatments planned, and an indicative cost range in writing. Aarogyasri, CGHS, ECHS, ESI, and major health-insurance policies are accepted; our team helps you process coverage before surgery day.
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Surgery — clear margins confirmed by pathology
The operation is performed by a specialist surgical oncologist. The removed tissue goes immediately to our pathology team. Clear surgical margins — no cancer cells at the edge — are the surgical goal. If a margin is unexpectedly positive, a re-excision is planned promptly, not delayed.
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Post-surgery treatment and follow-up
After surgery, the tumor board reviews your pathology report and confirms the adjuvant treatment plan — radiation, systemic therapy, or both. Follow-up appointments are scheduled and your care is continuous, not handed off to a new team.
Meet the Specialists
17+ senior cancer specialists. One panel for your case.
Trained at AIIMS, Tata Memorial, and leading international centres. Combined 150+ years of experience. Every complex case is reviewed by 3+ of them — together.
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Dr. C. Raghavendra Reddy
MBBS(Gold Medal), DNB(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Gold Medal)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Bharati Devi Gorantla
MBBS, MD(General Medicine), DM(Medical Oncology)(Adyar,Chennai), ECMO, MRCP SCE(UK)
Medical Oncologist
Dr. Owais Mohammed
MBBS, MD (General Medicine), DrNB (Medical Oncology), ECMO, MRCP SCE (Medical Oncology) (UK)
Medical Oncologist
Medical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Muralidhar Muddusetty
MBBS (AIIMS), MS (Surgery) (AIIMS), DNB (Surgical Oncology), MRCS (Edinburgh)
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vinay Mamidala
MBBS, MS(General Surgery), M.Ch(Surgical Oncology), FMAS, FARIS(Ongoing)
Surgical Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Radiation Oncologist
Hematologist
Interventional Radiologist
Dr. Mohammed Imran
Surgical Oncologist
Dr. Vajja Sandeep Kumar
MBBS, MS (General Surgery), DrNB (Surgical Oncology), FALS Oncology
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Making an Informed Decision
What to Know Before Your Breast Cancer Surgery
When surgery for breast cancer is recommended, many questions surface at once — about the operation itself, about keeping the breast, about recovery, about what comes after. The points below address the questions we hear most often from patients and families at CION. Each answer is explained by the same surgical team that will operate on you, not a call centre.
Will I need to lose my breast? (Lumpectomy vs Mastectomy)
Many women do not need a mastectomy. For most early breast cancers, a lumpectomy (breast-conserving surgery) removes the tumour with a clear margin while preserving the breast. Decades of evidence show that lumpectomy followed by radiation gives the same long-term survival as mastectomy for eligible patients. The decision depends on the size of the tumour relative to your breast, the number of tumour sites, whether you can receive radiation, and your own wishes. A mastectomy (cancer breast removal surgery) is recommended when the tumour is large, when cancer involves several separate areas of the breast, when a prior gene test shows a very high risk of future cancer, or when radiation is not feasible. Your CION tumor board will explain clearly which option they recommend — and why — and will support you whichever path you choose.
What happens if I have surgery after chemo for breast cancer?
Surgery after chemo — formally called post-neoadjuvant surgery — is the operation performed after chemotherapy (or hormone-blocking therapy) that was given to shrink the tumour first. This sequence is recommended when the tumour is too large for breast-conserving surgery at diagnosis, when the cancer is locally advanced, or in certain subtypes where the initial response to treatment gives important information. After the chemotherapy course, repeat imaging is done to see how much the tumour has shrunk. The surgeon then operates on what remains. If the tumour has shrunk enough, lumpectomy may now be possible. After surgery, the removed tissue is examined to see how much cancer remains — this guides decisions about any further treatment after the operation.
How long is the recovery after breast cancer surgery?
Recovery after a lumpectomy is generally faster. Most women are able to go home the same day or after one night. Light daily activities can often resume within one to two weeks; heavier lifting or strenuous exercise is usually avoided for three to four weeks. Recovery after a mastectomy takes a little longer — typically two to four days in hospital and four to six weeks before returning to full activity. If breast reconstruction is done at the same time, recovery may take longer depending on the technique. Arm and shoulder exercises are recommended early to prevent stiffness, especially after lymph node surgery. Your CION nurse and physiotherapist will walk you through these before you go home.
Will I need radiation or other treatments after surgery?
After a lumpectomy, radiation therapy to the remaining breast is almost always recommended — it significantly reduces the chance of the cancer returning in the breast. After a mastectomy, radiation is sometimes recommended too — particularly if the tumour was large, if many lymph nodes were involved, or if the surgical margins were close. Beyond radiation, your tumor board will also recommend adjuvant systemic therapy based on your tumour's biology: hormone-blocking therapy for hormone-receptor-positive cancers, targeted therapy for certain subtypes, chemotherapy if not given before surgery, or immunotherapy in selected cases. None of these are added unnecessarily — decisions are for healing, not billing.
What is the indicative cost of breast cancer surgery in Hyderabad?
The cost of breast cancer surgery varies based on the type of operation (lumpectomy vs mastectomy), whether lymph node surgery is included, the facility level, and whether reconstruction is planned at the same time. As an indicative range only: a lumpectomy in Hyderabad typically falls between ₹80,000 and ₹2,00,000; a mastectomy between ₹1,50,000 and ₹4,00,000. These figures are indicative — your written cost estimate from CION will be specific to your case. Aarogyasri, CGHS, ECHS, ESI, and most health-insurance policies cover breast cancer surgery; cashless admission is available with empanelled insurers. EMI options are available. Please ask our billing team before surgery — transparent costs are a promise, not an afterthought.
Can I get a second opinion on my surgery recommendation?
Yes — and we encourage it. If another team has recommended surgery that does not feel right to you, or if you simply want to understand your options more fully before committing, CION offers a free written second opinion on your pathology and imaging. This is included in your first consultation at no extra charge. We also provide second opinions if you have been told that breast-conserving surgery is not possible — our surgical oncologists review many such cases and sometimes find that a different approach, or chemotherapy to shrink the tumour first, opens up options that were not initially apparent.
Why Outcomes Matter
Breast Cancer Surgery Outcomes at CION
Surgery outcomes in breast cancer are shaped not just by the operation but by everything around it — the tumor board plan, the pathology review, the radiation that follows, the adjuvant therapy chosen. At CION, we track and share our results honestly.
CION 1-year survival*
National average (ICMR/NCRP)*
Breast Cancer — 1-year survival
*1-year survival rate. CION internal audit vs ICMR/NCRP national registry data. Both figures reflect all stages and all treatment pathways, not surgery alone. Individual outcomes depend on stage at diagnosis, tumour biology, and overall health.
What drives better breast cancer surgery outcomes
Tumor board planning
Multi-disciplinary review before every operation — surgical, medical, and radiation oncologists together — reduces the chance of an operation that is too little or too much.
Clear surgical margins
Pathology confirmation of a clear margin is the single most important technical outcome of the operation. If a margin is positive, a re-excision is planned promptly.
Timely follow-on treatment
Radiation usually begins 3–8 weeks after surgery. Delays reduce its effectiveness. CION coordinates radiation scheduling before surgery so there is no gap.
Continuity of care
The same team that plans your surgery reviews your pathology and guides adjuvant treatment — no hand-offs that lose context, no starting from scratch with a new oncologist.
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Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions About Breast Cancer Surgery
What are the main types of breast cancer surgery?
There are two main types of surgery for breast cancer. A lumpectomy (also called breast-conserving surgery or wide local excision) removes only the tumour and a small margin of healthy tissue around it, keeping the rest of the breast. A mastectomy removes the whole breast. Some women also undergo a sentinel lymph node biopsy in the same operation to check whether the cancer has spread to nearby lymph nodes. The right operation depends on tumour size and location, the number of tumours, your breast size, and your own preferences — it is planned by a tumor board, not decided by one doctor alone.
Is cancer breast removal surgery (mastectomy) always necessary?
No. For most women with early breast cancer, a lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy gives the same long-term survival as a full mastectomy. Mastectomy is recommended when the tumour is large relative to the breast, when cancer is found in multiple separate areas of the breast, when previous radiation makes further radiation unsafe, or when a BRCA gene change makes the risk of a future cancer in the remaining breast very high. Your surgical oncologist will review your scans and biopsy at the tumor board and present both options honestly so you can decide with complete information.
What is surgery after chemo for breast cancer, and why is it recommended?
Surgery after chemo — called surgery after neoadjuvant chemotherapy — is the removal of the breast tumour after a course of chemotherapy given before the operation. Chemotherapy is given first to shrink the tumour, which can make breast-conserving surgery possible for women who would otherwise need a mastectomy, and also lets the team see how well the cancer responds to treatment. This approach is commonly recommended for larger tumours, locally advanced disease, or certain aggressive subtypes. After chemotherapy, the residual tumour is surgically removed and pathology checks how much cancer remains.
How long does breast cancer surgery take, and what is the recovery time?
A lumpectomy typically takes one to two hours under general anaesthesia; most women go home the same day or after one night. A mastectomy is a longer operation — usually two to four hours — and requires a short hospital stay of two to three days. Most women recover enough to resume light daily activities within two to four weeks after a lumpectomy, and four to six weeks after a mastectomy. Individual recovery varies by overall health, whether breast reconstruction is done at the same time, and whether other treatments follow. Your CION surgical team will give you a personalised recovery timeline at the pre-surgery consultation.
What is the indicative cost of breast cancer surgery in Hyderabad?
Breast cancer surgery costs in Hyderabad vary widely depending on the type of operation, whether lymph node surgery is included, the hospital facility, and whether reconstruction is planned. As an indicative range only: a lumpectomy typically falls in the range of ₹80,000 to ₹2,00,000; a mastectomy typically falls in the range of ₹1,50,000 to ₹4,00,000. These are indicative figures — your written cost estimate at CION will be specific to your case. Aarogyasri, CGHS, ECHS, ESI, and most major health-insurance policies cover breast cancer surgery; our team will help you understand and process your coverage.
Will I need radiation or other treatment after breast cancer surgery?
After a lumpectomy, radiation therapy to the remaining breast is almost always recommended — it treats any microscopic cells that the operation could not remove. After a mastectomy, radiation may also be recommended if the tumour was large, if cancer was found in several lymph nodes, or if the surgical margins were close. Beyond surgery and radiation, your tumor board will also consider adjuvant treatments — such as chemotherapy, hormone-blocking therapy, targeted therapy, or immunotherapy — based on your tumour's biology and stage. The exact plan is discussed with you openly before any treatment begins.