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  2. Lumpectomy - Wikipedia

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    Lumpectomy (sometimes known as a tylectomy, partial mastectomy, breast segmental resection or breast wide local excision) is a surgical removal of a discrete portion or "lump" of breast tissue, usually in the treatment of a malignant tumor or breast cancer. [1]

  3. Mom receives new procedure to remove breast lump without ...

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    This past spring an annual mammogram found a lump in Jade Barton’s breast, and she was diagnosed with stage 1 invasive ductal cancer. When she met with doctors at Huntsman Cancer Institute, she ...

  4. Wide local excision - Wikipedia

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    A wide local excision of the breast aims to remove benign and malignant lesions while conserving the normal shape of the breast as much as possible. It is a form of breast-conserving surgery. A WLE can only be used for lesions up to 4 cm in diameter, as removal of any larger lesions could leave a visibly dented area in the breast.

  5. Breast mass - Wikipedia

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    A breast mass, also known as a breast lump, is a localized swelling that feels different from the surrounding tissue. [1] Breast pain , nipple discharge , or skin changes may be present. [ 1 ] Concerning findings include masses that are hard, do not move easily, are of an irregular shape, or are firmly attached to surrounding tissue.

  6. 'I Was Diagnosed With Late-Stage Breast Cancer At 28. Six ...

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    The last time I checked was the fall of 2023, but I’m not sure if the lump was even there yet because I have dense breast tissue, which makes it hard to feel lumps. But I couldn’t help ...

  7. Med student, 27, found a breast lump. Her surgeon neglected ...

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    The type of cancer Ellis had, triple-negative breast cancer, can be more aggressive. It doesn't have any hormone or protein receptors attached, and there are fewer treatment options.

  8. Mastectomy - Wikipedia

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    Mastectomy is the medical term for the surgical removal of one or both breasts, partially or completely.A mastectomy is usually carried out to treat breast cancer. [1] [2] In some cases, women believed to be at high risk of breast cancer have the operation as a preventive measure. [1]

  9. Some Early Forms of Breast Cancer May Not Need Treatment ...

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    A long-awaited study offers hope to women with early stage breast cancer. ... or the kind that presents as a lump in the breast—were not included in the trial since they are not ideal candidates ...