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Chemo After Lumpectomy Treatment Period
A lumpectomy is a breast-conserving therapy in which there is surgical removal of a breast
Delay in effective treatment of
In a lumpectomy, only the...
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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 »
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 »
Lumpectomy Risks
Source: Breastcancer.org
Like all surgeries, lumpectomy carries certain risks: Loss of sensation: There is usually some numbness and loss of sensation in part of the breast... Read more »
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