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Breast Lump Removal
Alternate Names : Excisional Biopsy, Lumpectomy, Wide Local Excision
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Breast Lump Removal: Convalescence & Recovery
The recovery period is very short for a simple lumpectomy. Most women are able to resume their usual activities in a week or so.
When cancer is found, follow-up treatment will be scheduled.
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• Definition
• Breast Lump Removal: Overview & Description
• Breast Lump Removal: Indications
• Breast Lump Removal: Expectations after Surgery
• Breast Lump Removal: Convalescence & Recovery
• Breast Lump Removal: Risks
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Topics that might be of interest to you Diseases & Conditions
• Breast Cancer
Tests & Exams
• Breast Biopsy
• Mammography
• Ultrasound
• X-Ray
Surgery & Procedures
• Mastectomy
Other Topics
• Breast Lump
• Chemotherapy
• Radiation Therapy
Review Date : 5/2/2002
Reviewed By : Julie A. Miller, M.D., Department of Surgery, Royal Melbourne Hospital, Melbourne, Australia. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.
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