Breast Cancer

Frequently Asked Questions

21. What is involved in breast-conserving surgery?

There are two types of breast-conserving surgery -- lumpectomy and partial mastectomy.

• Lumpectomy is the removal of the tumor and a small amount of normal tissue around it. A woman who has a lumpectomy almost always has radiation therapy as well. Most surgeons also take out some of the lymph nodes under the arm.

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