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alw · 10-07-2006, 02:19 PM

Thank you for the response. Very much appreciated.

I have seen these studies indicating surgery to remove the primary tumor in those with Stage IV cancer can be beneficial (particularly in those with bone only metastasis).

But what if the primary has been eliminated by chemotherapy? Should one still push for a mastectomy? I do a lot of research and have not been able to come across a similar situation.

Regards,

Amy

10-07-2006, 02:19 PM	#3
alw Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 63	Thank you for the response. Very much appreciated. I have seen these studies indicating surgery to remove the primary tumor in those with Stage IV cancer can be beneficial (particularly in those with bone only metastasis). But what if the primary has been eliminated by chemotherapy? Should one still push for a mastectomy? I do a lot of research and have not been able to come across a similar situation. Regards, Amy