Patient: I found out I have a tumor by chance in March last year, and I had an ultrasound at the hospital. I usually have breast swelling and pain a week before my period. I heard that I need to have the fibroid removed before I get pregnant. I would like to ask if there are any defects and if it is safe to use minimally invasive surgery. If I go to your hospital for treatment, what do I need to prepare before I go there and how long can I make an appointment for the surgery? Yin Jian, Department of Breast Oncology, Tianjin Cancer Hospital: If it can be reached, surgical removal is recommended and can be done on an outpatient basis. If the tumor cannot be reached, you can choose minimally invasive surgery or surgery, but it requires hospitalization. The advantage of surgical operation is that the tumor is completely removed and the tumor envelope is not opened. The disadvantage is that there will be scars after surgery. Of course, whether the scars are obvious or not depends on the surgeon’s surgical technique and the patient’s own body constitution. The cost of outpatient surgery is about 800 RMB, and the cost of inpatient surgery is about 7000 RMB, which can be reimbursed by medical insurance. The advantage of minimally invasive surgery is that there is no scarring and it is not obvious. The disadvantage is that the tumor’s envelope needs to be opened during the surgery, and it only achieves clean removal of the tumor under ultrasound in the end, which is not as thorough as surgical operation. The cost is about 5000 RMB, of which 4000 RMB is self-pay. Both surgical procedures do not affect future pregnancy and breastfeeding. Appointments are required and the length of time is variable. You will need to bring your recent test results, medical insurance, health insurance card, ID card and the required fees.