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What are the pros and cons of a lumpectomy and a mastectomy? does a mastectomy hurt a lot more than a lumpectomy?
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Intact breast: Lumpectomy is one way to save your breast. The control of breast cancer is similar in both procedures. So you should go for a lumpectomy plus radiation and save your breast, if you can. Good luck.
Answered 12/27/2014
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