Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy

Breast after lumpectomy.

Breast-conserving surgery (lumpectomy) is the surgical removal of a breast lump and some of the tissue around it. It may also be called a "partial mastectomy."

Current as of: October 25, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

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Current as of: October 25, 2024

Author: Ignite Healthwise, LLC Staff

Clinical Review Board

All Healthwise education is reviewed by a team that includes physicians, nurses, advanced practitioners, registered dieticians, and other healthcare professionals.

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