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After lumpectomy, what other treatments and medications are normally recommended? what should i do?
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It depends on Stage: Depending on the stage of your breast cancer, you may be given or advised to take either chemotherapy or hormonal treatments. Of course all patients with lumpectomy are given radiotherapy to the affected breast.
Answered 11/25/2013
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