In breast conservation surgery, the healthy margin excised is typically:: (A) 1 cm, (B) 2 cm, (C) 3 cm, (D) 5 cm
Answer is A. 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).