Surgery to remove part of the breast. Also called a lumpectomy.

The removal of part of the breast. Also called breast conserving surgery.

…weeks, and these remained equal at six, 12 and 24 months. “Many patients experience long-term complications post-surgery, including reduced urinary and bowel control, erectile dysfunction and elevated psychological distress. “As technology, surgery, oncology, and radiation advances, we hope this will…

Surgery done through small cuts in the abdomen using a laparoscope (a thin telescopic instrument) for viewing. Also called keyhole surgery.

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Cancer that has spread from the lining of the breast ducts or lobules into the surrounding breast tissue.

…see What Is Cancer? Breast cancer is a malignant tumor that starts in the cells of the breast. A malignant tumor is a group of cancer cells that can grow into (invade) surrounding tissues or spread (metastasize) to distant areas…

…Breast cancer, please see these resources Understanding Breast Cancer This booklet will help you understand more about early and locally advanced breast cancer View more Understanding Breast Prostheses and Reconstruction This booklet is for women who have…

Surgery done using a computer to guide the surgeon….

A type of thoracic surgery performed using a small video camera which is inserted, along with the operating instruments, through separate holes in the chest wall, known as ports….