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Expanders and Radiation

denbralou
denbralou CSN Member Posts: 66
edited March 2014 in Breast Cancer #1
Hello has anyone had Expanders put in before radiation and if so, were there no complications. My surgeon is telling me that since they are not sure if I am going to need radiation until after surgery, that he doesnt want to put the expander in because there could be problems. Thanks
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  • DianeBC
    DianeBC CSN Member Posts: 3,881 Member
    #2
    I had a lumpectomy, but, I
    I had a lumpectomy, but, I know that someone with a similar experience will post to you soon. Good luck!
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  • denbralou
    denbralou CSN Member Posts: 66
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    DianeBC said:

    I had a lumpectomy, but, I
    I had a lumpectomy, but, I know that someone with a similar experience will post to you soon. Good luck!

    Expanders & Radiation
    Thanks Diane, I appreciate it.
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