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Questions about recovering from breast cancer surgery

Source: Choosing Between a Lumpectomy and Mastectomy, National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: December 2, 2025 · Captured 2026-09-09.

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Context: Choosing Between a Lumpectomy and Mastectomy / Compare lumpectomy and mastectomy

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Will I have pain? →How long before I can return to normal activities? →What other problems might I have from breast cancer surgery? →

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