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Cancer Surgery: What to Expect

Cancer Surgery: What to Expect

Cancer Surgery: What to Expect

Surgery treats cancer by removing a tumor and sometimes nearby tissue or lymph nodes. It can be open or minimally invasive, and recovery takes its own time. A calm, plain-language explainer — what it is for, how to prepare, and good questions to ask your surgeon — with trusted NCI and ACS sources.