Lumpectomy
A lumpectomy completely removes all of the tumour, with a rim of normal breast tissue surrounding it. A lumpectomy is also known as breast-conserving surgery.
A breast conserving procedure is usually not recommended if:
- Your DCIS is large relative to the size of your breast.
- You have already had radiation therapy to the affected breast.
- You have 2 or more areas of DCIS in the same breast that are too far apart to be removed through one single surgical incision and still maintain a satisfactory appearance of the breast.
- You have had an initial lumpectomy that had a positive margin requiring re-excision, if this re-excision margin remains positive, then mastectomy is recommended.
Learn more about the difference between lumpectomy and mastectomy surgeries in terms of recurrence and survival rate.
Learn more about lumpectomies and partial mastectomies.
Beyond The Shock – Chapter 6 – Treatment – Breast Tissue Conservation Surgeries
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Lumpectomy & Radiation Therapy: Understanding Breast Cancer | UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
Learn more about lumpectomies, including the advantages and what patients can expect following their operation.