What is Lumpectomy?
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Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure that removes the breast lump, cyst, or suspicious tissue seen on the mammogram and some surrounding tissue as well. Lumpectomy can also be referred to as "breast sparing", "breast conserving" or "segmental mastectomy".
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How do members experience Lumpectomy?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 1,693 | 38 | |
| Invasive lobular carcinoma | 10 | 5 | |
| Benign breast tumor | 5 | 1 | |
| Fibrocystic breast tissue | 2 | 0 | |
| Breast lump(s) | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 5 | |
| Hot flashes | 3 | |
| Breast soreness | 2 | |
| Generalized weakness (asthenia) | 2 | |
| Nausea | 2 | |
| Pain in breast | 2 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 1 | |
| Moderate | 13 | |
| Mild | 17 | |
| None | 17 |
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