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From: healthline.com A lumpectomy preserves more of your breast compared to a mastectomy. But you can choose a mastectomy that removes the entire breast or preserves the nipple and areola. Lumpectomy and mastectomy procedures are both performed to remove breast cancer. While both are effective, they have different benefits and risks. A lumpectomy preserves the breast, while a mastectomy removes all of …