A partial or segmental mastectomy is also rarely performed. Radiation therapy is also given following this surgery. This is sometimes used to treat breast cancers that have not spread. If you will have a mastectomy and are thinking about reconstruction, it's important, before the operation, to consult with a plastic surgeon that is an expert in breast reconstruction. Their own awareness of their body is the key issue.
Frequent mammography performed by expert, experienced radiologists is the key to early detection.