A lumpectomy removes the breast tumor along with a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue, while preserving the natural breast. Because it conserves the breast, it’s known as breast-conserving surgery — and for women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer, a lumpectomy is just as effective as a partial mastectomy. Many patients appreciate having an option that maintains their breast shape while still treating the cancer effectively. At Advanced Breast Care Consultants, we customize every lumpectomy to your anatomy, diagnosis, and cosmetic goals.
Who Is a Good Candidate for Lumpectomy?
Breast-conserving surgery is an option for many women with invasive breast cancer. You may be a good candidate for lumpectomy plus radiation if you:
Breast-Conserving
Removes the tumor while preserving your natural breast.
Just as Effective
For early-stage cancer, as effective as a partial mastectomy.
Same-Day Recovery
Often performed under local anesthesia, with most patients home the same day.
What to Expect
Surgeons place small, discreet incisions along natural breast creases to minimize scarring. Candidacy typically involves a 3D mammogram to evaluate the tumor and surrounding tissue. After healing, radiation therapy is recommended for all lumpectomy patients to destroy any remaining microscopic cancer cells. If removing tissue changes the breast contour, our surgeons can use plastic-surgery techniques to restore a natural appearance — and most women heal within a few days to a week.
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