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| 11/17/2011 | 55 yrs old, I recently had a mammogram indicating microcalcifications. I went to a local breast care center today and will be getting a MRI and biopsy. I have dense breasts. I have had the CREST form of scleroderma for 16 yrs, few symptoms. if it is cancer the surgeon informed me radiation may not be an option. Is that true and is this something I should come to a place like Hopkins for? thank you . | ||
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| 11/18/2011 | Thank you for turning to the Johns Hopkins Breast Center. The key words you used was "may not be able to" receive radiation. So not an automatic No or Yes for your question. Seek a formal opinion, once your biopsy results are known, at an NCI designated Cancer Center, and consult with a breast surgical, radiation and medical oncologist. Other factors will enter into your surgical decision making as well as the history of scleroderma. If we can help, please call Sheila @ 443-287-BRST (2778) for an appointment. Hope this helps and best wishes. | ||
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