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Do you think it's ncecessary to go back in after lumpectomy to clean up a margin that had pre-cancerous cells if I'm going to do radiation next? I have conflicting opinions for the protocol. Surgeon says radiation will take care of killing these cells, Oncologist wants them removed, then radiation.

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These decisions can be difficult to make. Is the surgeon refusing to do additional surgery to clean up the margin? If so, it might be time for a second opinion. Actually I might first ask the radiation oncologist, who would be an authority on this. Do keep in touch and tell us what you decide.