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Wednesday, December, 03, 2008
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SStarr
07/23/08
SStarr
Category:Breast Cancer TreatmentRadiation

Will radiation cause heart trouble?

My surgeon has scheduled me for a lumpectomy on Friday. From what I've read, that would mean radiation treatments. I've also read that radiation treatments have the potential of causing serious heart problems down the road. I already have mitral valve prolapse. Should I insist on a mastectomy...

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