About Breast Cancer: Sometimes a Lumpectomy Doesn't Work

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Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Symptoms / Diagnosis Treatment Daily Life From Pam Stephan, your Guide to Breast Cancer Let's keep the goals of surgery in mind: it's to get rid of the cancer! For most patients who choose lumpectomy, breast-conserving surgery is enough. But for about 1 in 5 women, we wind up back in the operating room for another procedure. Lumpectomy for Breast Tumor May Lead to Mastectomy for Some Surgical margins are very important, and most of the time, a lumpectomy will do just fine. A new study shows that one-fifth of patients will need to go back for a re-excision or a mastectomy. That was my experience, and it changed my life, that's for sure. See More About:  breast cancer  mastectomy  lumpectomy Mastectomy or Lumpectomy - 10 Questions to Help You Decide Either way you decide, breast surgery will change your life and your body forever. So make sure you've done all your homework - both medical and emotional - before you choose. Here's some critical things to consider as your work through your decision. See More About:  mastectomy  lumpectomy  breast cancer surgery All About Breast Reconstruction After my lumpectomy revealed invasive cancer, instead of the DCIS we thought I had, I consulted a plastic surgeon about a remodeling job. My general surgeon worked with the plastic surgeon to do a mastectomy with immediate reconstruction. I was amazed at how smoothly it went, but then I snoozed through the whole thing. See More About:  plastic surgery  breast cancer surgery  breast reconstruction Support and Resources - During and After Treatment Support strategies for you during and after treatment. Read about support groups, their benefits and drawbacks. Learn about getting help at home, and advice for family and friends. Breast Cancer Ads Breast Cancer Signs Breast Cancer Breast Cancer Stages Breast Cancer News Breast Cancer Causes Featured Articles Life During Treatment - Self Care, Side Effects, Reconstruction Life After Treatment, Recovery, Hair and Skin Care, Changes Decode Medical Terms - Breast Cancer Glossary Breast Cancer Basics - Definition, Types, Survival Statistics Risk and Prevention Newly Diagnosed - What You Need to Know Before Starting Treatment   More from About.com Bake Sale Bestsellers Make your next bake sale a profitable one with these irresistible recipes. More> Real Recipes app Download our highly-rated app for free recipes and kitchen tools, for iPhone and iPod Touch. More> This newsletter is written by: Pam Stephan Breast Cancer Guide Email Me | My Blog | My Forum   Sign up for more free newsletters on your favorite topics You are receiving this newsletter because you subscribed to the About.com Breast Cancer newsletter. If you wish to change your email address or unsubscribe, please click here. About.com respects your privacy: Our Privacy Policy Contact Information: 249 West 17th Street New York, NY, 10011 © 2012 About.com   Newest Articles Stage Zero - Cancer or Not? Capsular Contracture and Breast Implants Safe Foods During Neutropenia   Follow me on: Advertisement