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I am having breast surgery. i am having a partial masecotomy and lymph nodes removed i would like to know how big the incision will be and how much br?
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It varies: It depends on multiple factors which include the size of the tumor, the extent of involvement in the breast, the location, the shape of the tumor, the surgeon, and multiple others. I wish I could be more specific for you.
Answered 8/22/2016
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