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They also said it was a 40% risk of recurrence without any further tx after sx. I believe both doctors are wonderful but the advice seems to be conflicting. Adding to that, I've been extremely anxious about rads and am starting to lean toward the blm again. I can't seem to make a final decision. I also think my goal should be to be very aggressive in tx in order to beat this beast for once and for all.

But, I didn't know anything about major surgery having an effect on remaining breast cancer cells. Thank you ladies for stating that!! Would you, by chance, have any links for info on that?

I'm going to go and use Adjuvant Online to look for myself. Not sure if they used it or not, but the rad onc said he'd be reducing my risk of another 25% by having the breast rads.

Duke University did a second opinion for me, and said the same, 40% with no further tx. Herceptin for 30-50%, chemo for 20-30%, and tamoxifen for 50%.

So yea...I'm kind of cramming here again ladies and am so thankful for the help you're giving me!