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| 4/18/2011 | palpable nodule upper quadrant near the areola with bloody secretion. if the core biopsy is positive which type of operation do you prefer? conservative or mastectomy? and if i prefer BCT what about the areola? excision or not? thnks a lot. | ||
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| 4/18/2011 | 80% of the time women are able to have BCT-- lumpectomy followed by radiation. the actual size of the cancer compared to the breast tissue volume influences this decision. though mass is felt near areola breast imaging studies will be able to determine how close it is and whether the areola can also be spared surgical removal. if you want to come our way, do. just call 443-287-2778. core biopsy is first thing needed to make the diagnosis of course. we are happy to help you. | ||
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