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Recently diagnosed with ductal carcinoma (stage 1) breast cancer. is it normal if the doctor wants me to have a lumpectomy?
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Yes: A lumpectomy may be necessary to remove the remain tumor, as well as giving you the best option to conserve breast tissue.
Answered 8/20/2015
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