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Breast size / density and radiation
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 18, 2021 | Replies (10)Comment receiving replies
Hello @dconradvlasak and welcome to Mayo Clinic Connect. You shared that you have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. Are you willing to share what kind?
Also, can I confirm if what you are asking is if breast size/density and radiation (cancer treatment I am assuming) have any correlation with cancer reoccurrence?
With a little more information and background, I can help connect you to other members who may have information to share with you.
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Hi Amanda I have invasive ductile carcinoma. Believed to be in stage 2 but have not had surgery or lymph nodes biopsies yet. My breasts are on the larger side D cup and very dense tissue. I want to understand if the size and density of breast tissue has an affect on the success of radiation after lumpectomy. Are there more reoccurances in women with large dense breasts if so mastectomy may be a better option for me.