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After Lumpectomy Care
A lumpectomy is a breast-conserving therapy in which there is surgical removal of a breast
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In a lumpectomy, only the...
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Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Surprising New Findings
“I want to be around to see my kids grow up. I want the most aggressive treatment possible. Never mind the lumpectomy – take it all... Read more »
Breast Cancer Surgery FAQS: Lumpectomy
Q. I’ve been diagnosed with breast cancer, and my doctor recommends a lumpectomy. I know that’s surgery, but what kind of surgery? Is... Read more »
Choosing Your Cancer Treatment: Lumpectomy and Radiation vs...
You would think that a woman would put up with a lot of inconvenience if it meant she could keep her breast, rather than have it surgically... Read more »
Living with Breast Cancer and learning to Accept yourself
Acceptance. Does the word mean giving up… or settling in? Does it feel negative to you, or positive?The answer to that probably depends a... Read more »
Lumpectomy vs. Mastectomy: Only You Can Choose
Though a diagnosis of breast cancer–-any cancer–is shocking, you’ll find that you’re not allowed to remain immobilized by that... Read more »
From Our Sources
Re-excision Lumpectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
After lumpectomy, all the tissue removed from the breast is examined carefully to see if cancer cells are present in the margins — the normal... Read more »
Lumpectomy: What to Expect
Source: Breastcancer.org
Before lumpectomy surgery In the hospital on the day of surgery, you’ll change into a hospital gown and wait in a preoperative holding area. If the... Read more »
Lumpectomy as Part of Experimental Treatment
Source: Breastcancer.org
Lumpectomy can sometimes be a part of treatment that is directed only to the tumor area. This type of treatment is still considered "non-standard" or... Read more »
Mastectomy vs. Lumpectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
Under certain circumstances, people with breast cancer have the opportunity to choose between total removal of a breast (mastectomy) and... Read more »
Radiation for Breast Cancer: Radiation with Lumpectomy, Mammos...
When it comes to breast cancer treatment, radiation can seem like a walk in the park compared to major surgery and months of chemotherapy. For me, it... Read more »
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