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Will the type of breast surgery I choose affect my quality of life?

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 body image and quality of life after breast cancer surgery

Research suggests that women who have breast-conserving surgery have a better long-term quality of life than those who have a mastectomy.

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