Cancer - Breast Cancer

What is Lumpectomy (Breast Conserving Therapy)? Lumpectomy is also known by other names: breast conserving therapy, lumpectomy, partial mastectomy, segmental mastectomy and quadrantectomy. Lumpectomy involves removing only the breast lump and some normal tissue around it. Radiation treatment is often given for about 6 weeks after this type of surgery. If chemotherapy is going to be used as well, the radiation may be postponed until the chemo is finished.