It may be done at the same time as the breast-conserving surgery or after.
This form is for use by a woman who has had breast-conserving surgery.
Breast-conserving surgery can be considered after the cancer has been staged.
I am worried that breast-conserving surgery will not remove all of the cancer.
Breast-conserving surgery has a slightly higher chance of the cancer returning.
The radiation used after breast-conserving surgery can cause side effects such as fatigue.
"Just because a woman is eligible for or offered breast-conserving surgery doesn't mean she has to choose it."
Breast-conserving surgery with lumpectomy may be used for some men.
Breast-conserving surgery - in which just the tumor is taken out - isn't usually possible for an obvious reason.
I don't mind trying breast-conserving surgery first and having a mastectomy if it's needed to remove all of the cancer.