Breast conservation therapy

Breast conservation therapy, also known as lumpectomy or partial mastectomy, is a treatment option for breast cancer that involves removing the tumor and a small margin of surrounding healthy tissue, preserving most of the breast. This approach is often combined with radiation therapy to eliminate any remaining cancer cells. It aims to effectively treat the cancer while maintaining the breast’s appearance. The decision to pursue this therapy depends on tumor size, location, and other health factors, and it offers a less invasive alternative to full breast removal (mastectomy) with comparable outcomes in many cases.