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Is radiation treatment always necessary for breast cancer?
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NO: The decisions regarding adjunctive therapy (radiation, chemo, and hormonal, ) are dependent on each individual case. Discuss this with your surgeon and oncologist. Good luck.
Answered 8/9/2013
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Radiation&breastCA: Every pt has the choice of mastectomy or breast conserving treatment. Some time after mastectomy radiation is added if we are worried the ca might have a high risk of coming back. Breast conserving tx is a minimal surgery followed by radiation. This allows the pt to keep their breast and hasa the same recurrence rate as a mastectomy.
Answered 10/4/2016
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