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
IN THIS ARTICLEFor More InformationWeb Links American Cancer Society, Breast Cancer Resources The Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation Y-ME National Breast Cancer Organization National Cancer Institute, NCI Online - Cancer information specialists offer online assistance through the LiveHelp link BreastCancer.org, Lumpectomy: What to Expect MedlinePlus, Breast lump removal Next Page: Must Read Articles Related to Lumpectomy
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