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Mastectomy may have less benefit than lumpectomy

Jan. 28: According to a new study among early stage breast cancer survivors, those who receive a lumpectomy plus radiation and those who have a mastectomy both have similar rates of survival. The latest research indicates the more invasive surgery isn't necessarily the better option.  NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports.  (Nightly News)According to a new study among early stage breast cancer survivors, those who receive a lumpectomy plus radiation and those who have a mastectomy both have similar rates of survival. The latest research indicates the more invasive surgery isn't necessarily the better option.  NBC's Dr. Nancy Snyderman reports. (Nightly News)




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