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Surgeon recommendations: How did you choose a surgeon?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 17, 2023 | Replies (58)
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First Surgeon told me about radiation after lumpectomy and then medication for 5 years . However I have another consult coming . Yes , I have DCIS ER+. I am also checking reviews ...
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windyshores | @windyshores | Sep 30, 2023

If you are highly ER+ you might ask if the treatment with aromatase inhibitors (or tamoxifen if younger) will be sufficient without the radiation.

I was told that one out of 5 radiation oncologists would want me to have radiation. I did not, and am 9 years out now. I got 4 opinions on treatment.

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