How do members experience Lumpectomy?

Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness

Purpose Patients Evaluations Perceived Effectiveness
Breast cancer 1,692 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

Side effects as an overall problem
Severity Evaluations Percentage
Severe 1
Moderate 13
Mild 17
None 17

Member evaluations

Itsalwayssomething

evaluated on Jan 01, 2008

  • Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Slight
  • Side effects: Moderate

TysabriSept08

evaluated on Jul 15, 2010

  • Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Slight
  • Side effects: None

71mgb

evaluated on Jan 17, 2011

  • Perceived effectiveness for DCIS (Ductal carcinoma in situ): Major
  • Side effects: Mild