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Mastectomy Plus Radiation

Page last modified on: July 29, 2008

Radiation may be recommended after mastectomy if:

  • the tumor is larger than 5 centimeters
  • the tissue removed during mastectomy does not have clear margins
  • cancer cells are found in 4 or more lymph nodes
  • the cancer occurred in a number of locations within the breast

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