Cancer Australia

A glossary of terms covering all aspects of breast and ovarian cancer.

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Breast conserving surgery

Removal of the breast cancer and a small area of healthy tissue around it; also called a lumpectomy, complete local excision, partial mastectomy or wide local excision
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