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Will I have pain?

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 recovering from breast cancer surgery

Most people have some pain after surgery. Talk with your doctor or nurse before surgery about ways to control pain after surgery. Also, tell them if your pain control is not working.

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