One Breast Cancer Operation Might Not Be Enough
Partial breast removal surgery to treat cancer is not likely to be a one-time operation, according to many breast cancer experts and a study released Thursday.
One in five women who opt for partial breast removal, or breast-conserving surgery, may need a second operation to remove more breast tissue, according to a study of more than 55,000 British women.
Repeat surgery rates may be slightly higher among American women -- about one in four -- according to a study published last February in the Journal of the American Medical Association.