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Docreed2003

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5. Unfortunately, it's either that or a needle stick the day of surgery for the wire

Wed Feb 22, 2023, 10:32 PM

Feb 2023

That's just the downside to lumpectomy. It certainly is terrible but it's part of the package with regards to lumpectomy. There just isn't a better way to remove the area without some type of marker, at least not yet. In the future, there may very well be better alternatives, but there just isn't one yet.

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Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff? [View all] hamsterjill Feb 2023 OP

I had the same diagnosis 10 years ago. live love laugh Feb 2023 #1

There are new studies that talk about radiation affecting the heart. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #4

I'm sorry that your sister is having such a complicated/frustrating treatment course Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #2

Thank you. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #3

Unfortunately, it's either that or a needle stick the day of surgery for the wire Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #5

There is no concern for the patient. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #6

No, it's not all about money NoRethugFriends Feb 2023 #7

Oh yes it is. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #10

I'm not suggesting that the system isn't screwed up Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #8

Are you actually a doctor? hamsterjill Feb 2023 #9

Again, let me apologize for how frustrating this has been for you and your sister Docreed2003 Feb 2023 #11

You are very kind. hamsterjill Feb 2023 #12

Breast cancer - what is this SAVI stuff? tdawnnews Mar 2023 #13

Why this post? hamsterjill Mar 2023 #14

I hope things are getting better nt XanaDUer2 Apr 2023 #15

Aw thanks for checking in. hamsterjill Apr 2023 #16