JUST THE FACTS

JUST THE FACTS
About lumpectomies
Lumpectomy is often called breast conservation therapy because the goal is to remove as little tissue as possible to preserve the breast's normal appearance. The procedure is usually an option for women with Stage I or Stage II cancers, which are less advanced forms of the disease.
Often, women receive radiation therapy after a lumpectomy. Doctors also sometimes remove lymph nodes to check for any cancer that has spread.
Studies have shown that women who undergo lumpectomy and radiation have survival rates equal to women who have a mastectomy.