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Hi. This is a hard and personal decision. 2 cm with great chemo response is definately in the lump/rads territory, assuming no surprises in the surgical pathology (is there is still DCIS, getting clean margins, etc). I had a lump and am VERY happy and comfortable with it. The cosmetic outcome was great (a small dent, a small scar, barely noticable) However, I do have more follow up than if I'd had a mast -- once yearly breast MRI, twice yearly mammos on surgery breast for first few years. I don't worry about it -- but that's me...
Now is the time to do some research. Yes, talk to a few surgeons, AND talk to a few plastic surgeons, so you really know what ALL your options are. Most women are happy if THEY made an informed decision.
Good luck
Linda
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