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Lumpectomy risks
Source: Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery), National Cancer Institute.
Source updated: Not stated in this source · Captured 2026-09-09.
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Context: Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery)
As with any surgery, lumpectomy has risks, including:
bleeding and pain at the site of surgery
infection
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fluid buildup near the site of surgery
lymphedema, if lymph nodes are removed
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Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice