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Results 1 - 3 of 3 for Conservation
  1. Breast lump removal 
    Breast lump removal is surgery to remove a lump that may be a breast cancer. Tissue around the lump is also removed. This surgery ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002918.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Mastectomy 
    ... cancer are removed. This is also called breast conservation therapy or partial mastectomy. Most of your breast ... Medical history that may exclude you from breast conservation (this may include prior breast radiation and certain ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/002919.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Partial breast radiation therapy - external beam 
    Partial breast radiation following breast conservation therapy reduces the risk of cancer coming back, and possibly even death from breast cancer.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007693.htm - Medical Encyclopedia