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Partial Mastectomy

Partial or Segmental Mastectomy or Quadrantectomy

The surgeon removes more breast tissue than with a lumpectomy. The cancerous area and a surrounding margin of normal tissue are removed, and radiation therapy is usually given after surgery for six to eight weeks.

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Edited by Paul O'Neill, MD on September 01, 2006
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