iCliniq Logo
HomeAnswersMedical Conditionbreast conservation surgery

Medical Conditions - Breast Conservation Surgery

Breast conservation surgery is a type of surgical procedure conducted on those affected with breast cancer. The idea is to conserve the form shape and size of the breast as much as possible by removing only the cancer growth and a little bit of healthy tissue surrounding it. the name of the procedure s lumpectomy, and it is applicable to those with a tumor smaller than five centimeters.

All breast conservation-surgery Q&A

I am 54, with breast cancer. Is mastectomy or lumpectomy better?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern. I am sorry for the health problems you are facing while going through the early stages of breast cancer.

Answered By
Is chemotherapy needed even after post-lumpectomy treatment?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have gone through your query and attachments (attachments removed to protect the patient's identity).

Does my mom need chemoradiation second opinion for her cancer?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. The current treatment for early breast cancer is breast conservation surgery and sentinel lymph node (axillary node) sampling.

How can elderly patients manage chemotherapy side effects?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

How can TNBC be treated in a 42-year-old woman?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

How to effectively treat ductal carcinoma?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I read your query and can understand your concern.

Answered By

Disclaimer: No content published on this website is intended to be a substitute for professional medical diagnosis, advice or treatment by a trained physician. Seek advice from your physician or other qualified healthcare providers with questions you may have regarding your symptoms and medical condition for a complete medical diagnosis. Do not delay or disregard seeking professional medical advice because of something you have read on this website. Read our Editorial Process to know how we create content for health articles and queries.