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size of tumor
Thanks for all the suggestions. I have done quite a bit of reading on this subject. From what I have read, the option of saving the breast is preferable for those with lumps under 4 cm. It does not seem to be the model for those with larger tumors or multiple tumors. There was also another tumor. In addition, the first surgeon did not get clear margins. I will discuss what I am hearing about the mastectomy possibly causing recurrence with my doctor. I will check on the test for circulating tumor cells. But at the moment I am not comfortable with leaving it there and possibly having it spread. As long as a tumor is in your body there is a possibility of cells escaping from it, hence circulating cancer cells. I am still researching this and look forward to any more research papers that any of you might suggest.
Leslie
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