It’s likely that surgery will be a key part of your treatment for early breast cancer. In the early stages of the disease, you may have some choices to make about the type of surgery you have. This quiz will help you review what you know about your options. 

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A lumpectomy removes the:

  • Tumor alone
  • Tumor and nearby tissue
  • Tumor and random tissue
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The first place that breast cancer is likely to spread to outside the breast is:

  • The brain
  • The lungs
  • The lymph system
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Your odds of survival are higher if you get a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy.

  • True
  • False

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SOURCE:
WebMD: “Lesson 2: Surgery Is Often the First Step.”