Cancer-Related Dictionary
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A lobectomy refers to a type of surgery where a lobe or a portion of an organ is removed. It is most commonly associated with the removal of a lobe of the lung due to conditions such as lung cancer, but it can also apply to other organs like the thyroid, liver, or brain. The procedure aims to treat disease and improve health.
Read full definition→A lumpectomy is a surgical procedure performed to remove a discrete portion or "lump" of tissue, usually a breast tumor, from an afflicted individual. It is often employed as an effective treatment for early-stage cancer, retaining most of the breast tissue and offering a less invasive alternative to mastectomy.
Read full definition→Lymphatic mapping is a medical procedure used to identify the lymph nodes that are the first to receive drainage from a tumor. These nodes, called sentinel lymph nodes, are examined to determine if cancer has spread.
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