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Can u give me some interview questions to ask a doctor about breast cancer treatments?

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Yes: 1. Ask if you need mastectomy vs lumpectomy. .2. Ask about medications needed for 5 yrs vs 10 yrs. 3. Benefits of radiation over medical management, .

Dr Munshower and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 6/23/2014

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