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I have metastatic breast cancer. is a 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) lesion on the humeral head big? my onc wants me to go for radiation. the pain has been horrible. any info is helpful?

Q: i have metastatic breast cancer. is a 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) lesion on the humeral head big? my onc wants me to go for radiation. the pain has been horrible. any info is helpful?

: Yes, 1.5 cm bony metastatic lesion is significant and it likely causes your pain. Radiation is the treatment of choice for this lesion and pain.

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Yes, 1.5 cm bony metastatic lesion is significant and it likely causes your pain. Radiation is the treatment of choice for this lesion and pain.

Answered 12/17/2021

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A member asked:

I have metastatic breast cancer. is a 1.5 cm (1/2 inch) lesion on the humeral head big? my onc wants me to go for radiation. the pain has been horrible. any info is helpful?

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