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CLTann · 05-17-2007, 01:34 PM

Factors leading to the consideration of either lumpectomy or mastectomy are: tumor location, size, biosy procedure (which spreads potential cancer cells), personal preference and radiation side effects (position relative to heart). Consult with a few other oncs is a reasonable step. Best of luck.

05-17-2007, 01:34 PM	#8
CLTann Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Posts: 476	Factors leading to the consideration of either lumpectomy or mastectomy are: tumor location, size, biosy procedure (which spreads potential cancer cells), personal preference and radiation side effects (position relative to heart). Consult with a few other oncs is a reasonable step. Best of luck. __________________ Ann Stage 1 dx Sept 05 ER/PR positive HER2 +++ Grade 3 Invasive carcinoma 1 cm, no node involvement Mastec Sept 05 Annual scans all negative, Oct 06 Postmenopause. Arimidex only since Sept 06, bone or muscle ache after 3 month Off Arimidex, change to Femara 1/12-07, ache stopped Sept 07 all tests negative, pass 2 year mark Feb 08 continue doing well. Sep 09 four year NED still on Femara.