A lumpectomy is a surgery to remove a small area of abnormal breast tissue, usually in the case of cancer.
Sentences with «lumpectomy»
Samantha was given the choice between a double mastectomy or a less - radical second lumpectomy with radiation. (justjared.com)
Underwent a successful lumpectomy for breast cancer on Friday One of the first things she asked after waking up from surgery: «Have y ’ all had lunch yet?» (rachelheldevans.com)
Syndicated columnist Ellen Goodman has written of one surgeon who, after comparing respective survival rates, decided to stop doing radical mastectomies altogether, in favor of lumpectomy and radiation. (religion-online.org)