Question

breast cancer may be treated surgically by a(n)
multiple choice
lumpectomy

oophorectomy

mastopexy

salpingectomy

Explanation:

Lumpectomy is a surgical procedure to remove a tumor (and some surrounding tissue) from the breast, used in breast cancer treatment. Oophorectomy removes ovaries, mastopexy is breast lift, salpingectomy removes fallopian tubes—none of these target breast cancer like lumpectomy.

Answer:

A. lumpectomy