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Pros And Cons Of Breast Needle Biopsy Vs. Lumpectomy
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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Image: Maggie: needle-directed biopsy/lumpectomy
Source: Breastcancer.org
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