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I agree that mastectomies are rampant. HOWEVER, after 2 lumpectomies with mammographically occult tumors...if I had to do it all over again- I would opt for mastectomy ON BOTH SIDES! I know realize that need a breast MRI every year for the rest of my life! I sought several medical opinions and the male onc's ALL said lumpectomies and the female oncs said mastectomy. Go figure.
My life expectancy may be the same with lumpectomy as it would have been if I'd had a mastectomy. But the worrying is HELL! and this affects your QOL.
Maria
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