LX has various meanings in the Cancer category. Discover the full forms, definitions, and usage contexts of LX in Cancer.
The surgical removal of a small tumor, which may be benign or cancerous. In common use, lumpectomy refers especially to removal of a lump from the breast. Lumpectomy, often with chemotherapy or radiation therapy, can be an alternative to mastectomy in cases of nonmetastatic breast cancer.
CancerLast updated: