Breast Cancer Tumor Removal Surgery
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Breast lump removal is surgery to remove a lump that may be breast cancer. Tissue around the lump is also removed. This surgery is called a lumpectomy. When a noncancerous tumor such as a fibroadenoma of the breast is removed, it is often called an excisional breast biopsy, instead of a lumpectomy
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This video covers breast cancer tumor removal surgery. The description explains that breast lump removal is surgery to remove a lump that may be breast cancer, together with tissue around the lump, that this surgery is called a lumpectomy, and that removal of a noncancerous tumor such as a fibroadenoma is often called an excisional breast biopsy instead.
Key points
- Explains breast lump removal for a lump that may be breast cancer
- Notes that tissue around the lump is also removed
- Defines this surgery as a lumpectomy
- Distinguishes excisional breast biopsy for a noncancerous tumor such as fibroadenoma
Video Overview
This video presents “Breast Cancer Tumor Removal Surgery” — Breast lump removal is surgery to remove a lump that may be breast cancer. Tissue around the lump is also removed. This surgery is called a lumpectomy. When a noncancerous tumor such as a fibroadenoma of the breast is removed, it is often. Whether you are preparing for a procedure, studying the technique, or learning how a condition is assessed, the recording shows the process as it is performed in practice.
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