In breast conservation surgery, the healthy margin excised is typically:
Breast Conservation Surgery. - Performed for early invasive breast cancer (Stage I, IIA, IIB) BCS consist of Excision of lump - Lumpectomy or Wide local excision with 1 cm margin or more extensive excision of a whole quadrant of breast (Quadrantectomy).
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