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Will the type of breast cancer surgery I have affect how long I live?

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 / Questions about the effectiveness of breast cancer surgery

No. Research shows that women who have breast-conserving surgery live as long as women who have a mastectomy. This does not change if you also have reconstruction.

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