👉 Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure used to remove cancerous tumors from the breast, also known as a mastectomy. It involves removing the entire breast, including both the breast tissue and any surrounding fat or skin. Lumpectomies can be performed under general anesthesia, but sometimes they are done with local anesthesia. The goal of lumpectomy is to reduce the risk of recurrence and improve overall health by removing cancerous cells from the breast. It's a common surgical procedure for women who
