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Breast lump removal

Alternative Names:

Lumpectomy; Wide local excision; Excisional biopsy

Expectations after surgery:

The outcome of a lumpectomy depends on the type of lump found and whether or not it is cancerous.

A lumpectomy followed by radiation therapy to the breast usually results in the same long-term survival as a mastectomy .

After mastectomy, some women choose to have a surgical reconstruction of the breast. Lumpectomy typically does not require breast reconstruction.

Convalescence:

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.

Female Breast

Female Breast

Needle biopsy of the breast

Needle biopsy of the breast

Open biopsy of the breast

Open biopsy of the breast

Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

Breast self-exam

Breast lumps

Breast lumps

Lumpectomy

Lumpectomy

Causes of breast lumps

Causes of breast lumps

Breast lump removal - series

Breast lump removal - series

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