What are some of the different types of breast cancer surgery ?

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What are some of the different types of breast cancer surgery ?

There are two types of breast conservation (tissue-sparing) surgery.

A lumpectomy is one type of surgery for breast cancer. The malignant tumor and a surrounding margin of normal breast tissue are removed. Lymph nodes in the armpit (axilla) may also be removed. Lumpectomy is a surgical treatment for newly diagnosed breast cancer. It is estimated that at least 50% of women with breast cancer are good candidates for this procedure. Lumpectomy is as effective as mastectomy for breast cancer.

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