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Locator clips placed during lumpectomy for radiation therapy
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 23 6:13pm | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
Is there a difference between a clip and a marker? Wonder why they placed my clips during lump removal surgery, and they were left in when I read others had them removed during surgery. I believe they should be removed because my body attacks itself without any metal being placed in it. Does anyone know when the markers should be placed?
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There normally placed in the cavity to guide the radiation therapy
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I had a lumpectomy on 1/30/23. At that time the biopsy clip and savi clip were removed. These clips were used to help the surgeon locate the tumor. At this time radiation markers were placed, unknown to me. I read about these in the final surgeons report. Before surgery it was determined that I was at low risk for recurrence and radiation would not be needed. My surgeon still has not said anything about placing these markers in my breast. Should I be concerned about future issues with the markers? Definitely need to find out why she even placed them in my breast.