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| 5/31/2012 | Hello I noted that a statement indicates " biggest risk of recurrence occurs in the first two years." Is that for idc only or does it also include Ilc , which is oftentimes slower growing? Also, I had a porta cath in the left subclavian side. Now I have pain in that area - a dull ache. Is that from the clips holding the portacath in? Is this usual? | ||
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| 5/31/2012 | clinical exam needed to determine cause of the pain. IDC primarily but not that unusual to see ILC also declare itself sooner vs later. grade does matter however. | ||
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