Understanding Lumpectomy: A Treatment Guide for Breast Cancer

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Approximately 44 per cent of women with breast cancer treat it with a lumpectomy and radiation therapy. The medical advice in this resource answers many of the questions these women and their families face in treatment choices. The topics include how a lumpectomy is performed, what to expect from radiation treatment, and where to find the emotional support needed during this time. Recovery plans that include exercise, nutrition, and ongoing treatment are provided.

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Rosalind Benedet, NP, is the clinical nurse specialist at the Breast Health Center of California Pacific Medical Center. She lives in San Francisco, California.