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How to Treat and Cure Breast Cancer: Alternatives and Traditional Options | Dr. Kristi Funk

The Exam Room by the Physicians Committee

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Surgical Choices for Breast Cancer Treatment

This chapter discusses the surgical choices for breast cancer treatment, including lumpectomy and mastectomy. It highlights the importance of clear margins in lumpectomy and the impact of radiation and anti-estrogen medications on recurrence rates. The chapter also explores different scenarios and reasons why a person may choose to have a mastectomy instead of a lumpectomy.

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