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Will breast surgery always be needed?

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Question from Brenda: Do you think that treatment/s will eventually be used only and no breast tissue will have to removed?: Answer —Carol Kaplan, M.D.: It's hard to say confidently that there will ever be a time that breast surgery does not play a role in the care of a breast cancer patient. Of course, as we quickly move into the era of targeted breast cancer drugs, one can never say what might come. But I believe breast surgery is not going anywhere for the time being.

On Wednesday, June 18, 2008 our Ask-the-Expert Online Conference was called Updates from the 2008 ASCO Annual Meeting. Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P. and Carol Kaplan, M.D. answered your questions about the latest research advances on screening, treatment, side effects, and more.

The materials presented in these conferences do not necessarily reflect the views of breastcancer.org. A qualified healthcare professional should be consulted before using any therapeutic product or regimen discussed. All readers should verify all information and data before employing any therapies described here.

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Generosa Grana, M.D., F.A.C.P. is the director of the Cooper Cancer Institute and heads the division of hematology/medical oncology at Cooper University Hospital.

Carol Kaplan, M.D. is an assistant professor of clinical medicine in the Rena Rowan Breast Center at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Her work revolves around the clinical care of breast cancer patients, as well as teaching medical students and house staff.

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