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Second time around
I had breast cancer eight years ago, had lumpectomy, radiation and five years meds. After mammogram in August they discovered dcis in other breast, after operation to remove they found small invasive ...
@Pink interestingly I asked my Surgeon/Oncologist the same thing at my 2nd diagnosis in 2015, and was told there is no difference between a Lumpectomy or Mastectomy in terms of Statistics or Survival rate. Seems odd doesn't it? So when I chose the Mastectomy it was purely to stop it coming back once again in that same breast.
Thought you might find this link helpful
http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/more-double-mx-but-survival-same-as-lx
Melinda xo
Thought you might find this link helpful
http://www.breastcancer.org/research-news/more-double-mx-but-survival-same-as-lx
Melinda xo