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Breast Abnormalities and Other Symptoms General questions about breast health and possible symptoms. |
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| 3/18/2011 | My wife has been diagnosed with Stage 2 Invasive Mucinous Carcinoma. She had four lumps that were less then 5cm and the lymphnodes are negative for cancer. She had the mastectomy and now the Radiation Dr. is not sure if radiation would be benificial. What do we need to do? | ||
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| 3/18/2011 | her case needs to be presented to their weekly breast cancer tumor board. if they don't have a weekly breast tumor board for team discussions then get her to another cancer center for 2nd opinion consultation. lots of factors determine if radiation is needed or not. if tumors were "connected" linearly from a pathology perspective, depth, grade, her age, and other factors all play a role in determining the answer. if you want to bring her our wayfor rad onc consultation just call 410-955-8964. | ||
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