Lumpectomies

Post Lumpectomy Exercises

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove cancer tissue from the breast, notes Mayo Clinic. After a lumpectomy, your surgeon will suggest exercise programs that increase your range of motion, and reduce swelling and arm and shoulder stiffness, notes BreastCancer.org. Consult with your surgeon before starting an exercise program.

All About Lumpectomies

Lumpectomy Exercises

Lumpectomy, or breast conservation surgery, involves cutting out a cancerous lump from the breast. The surgery can cause side effects such as discomfort, inability to take deep breaths, pain, swelling, and either toughness or t...

Complications of a Breast Lumpectomy

Many breast cancer patients with small or relatively noninvasive breast tumors undergo a lumpectomy--a type of breast-conserving surgery. A lumpectomy involves removing all the cancerous tissue from the affected breast, as well...

Breast Lumpectomy Procedures

Breast lumps may develop from the glandular tissue or the surrounding connective and fatty tissue within the breast, causing pain, redness and a palpable lump in the breast. Breast lumps may be classified as either noncancerous...

Complications From a Lumpectomy

A lumpectomy is a type of breast-conserving surgery that involves the removal of a breast lump and a surrounding margin of tissue. Unlike a partial or full mastectomy, which involves removal of most or all breast tissue, a lump...

About a Lumpectomy

A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure that involves the removal of a tumor and surrounding tissue. This tissue is examined to determine how far cancer has spread and identify what stage of breast cancer a woman has. This proce...