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06.02.08, 08:41 AM General Topics
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Do all malignant breast cancer tumors require either/or chemo or radiation? Even the small ones that have no spread? [ Reply | Watch | Flag ]
General Topics 06.02.08, 08:41 AM Flag
 

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if is malignant yes [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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yes, I think most require additional treatment. bc with additional treatment, survivial rates are excellent. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:42 AM Flag
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what do you mean? surgery as the first step? [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:43 AM Flag
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well, i mean once they remove the tumor, even if it's small and has not spread, does it always require chemo or radiation. Friend got her biopsy back last week and is hearing about treatment options this week. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:45 AM Flag
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ok, a friend of mine had a surgury as a first step but some kind of radio after. I think if it is small and very early stage you can start with the surgery since the tumor doesn't have to shrink. But I'm sure the doctor knows better than me. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:47 AM Flag
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imho i would always follow up. lost mom to bc years ago that was supposidly cured. she did chemo and rad, but still passed... i couldn't live with myself if i didn't attack it with everything. maybe she can talk about how they now can check tumors to see what exactly (based on their genetic makeup)they are most apt to respond to... [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:48 AM Flag
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If you choose a lumpectomy, you will need radiation. If you choose a full mastectomy, sometimes you can skip the radiation. If it is estrogen-receptor positive, you will go on tamoxifen or seomthing similar. Depending on the stage, they may also do chemo. And Herceptin if the tumor is HER- positive. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:49 AM Flag
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This totally depends on the size of the tumor. [ Reply | More
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General Topics 06.02.08, 08:50 AM Flag
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