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Recovering from lumpectomy

Source: Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery), National Cancer Institute.

Source updated: Not stated in this source · Captured 2026-09-09.

Selected source text with whitespace normalised. This Triangle page is not an NCI PDQ summary. Independent clinical review is pending.

NCI patient treatment article for this disease Exact source article; not a clinically reviewed indication or current-standard recommendation.

Context: Lumpectomy (Breast-Conserving Surgery)

Most people can go home the day of their lumpectomy and go about their daily activities with few restrictions. But you may need help with some tasks, depending on the extent of your surgery. Within two weeks, you should be able to return to your normal activities.

Preserved source evidence · Independent clinical review pending · Not medical advice