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Lumpectomy (cont.)

Medical Author:
Leigh A Neumayer, MD, MS, FACS
Coauthor:
Marga Massey, MD
Medical Editor:
Galen Poole, MD, FACS
Medical Editor:
Mary L Windle, PharmD
Medical Editor:
Lee P Shulman, MD

When to Seek Medical Care

Women who notice any of the following signs or symptoms following a lumpectomy should call their doctor for medical care:

  • Signs of infection-swelling, redness, tenderness
  • Increasing pain
  • Vomiting or nausea
  • Signs of infection or fluid buildup in the underarm

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