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jeff · 06-12-2006, 11:01 AM

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum

This recent study suggests that for node negative cases there is no survival difference found for either surgical approach. For node positive women the study suggests lumpectomy is a better choice.

I know this is a hard and personal decision. Good luck with it.

Best,
Jeff

06-12-2006, 11:01 AM	#4
jeff Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 15	new evidence http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/q...=pubmed_docsum This recent study suggests that for node negative cases there is no survival difference found for either surgical approach. For node positive women the study suggests lumpectomy is a better choice. I know this is a hard and personal decision. Good luck with it. Best, Jeff