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 as a margin of...
Breast cancer is a common type of cancer diagnosed in 192,000 women and 2,000 men each year in the United States, according to the National Cancer Institute. There are several different treatment options for breast cancer that doctors recommend...
Depending on the stage of your breast cancer, there are various treatment options from which to choose. Other factors in treatment choices include your general health, your preferences and the kind of breast cancer you have. In many cases,...
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 procedure can be used as...
