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Surgery Choices for Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer
    Posted: 10/22/2004
Step 4: Compare Your Choices

9. What other types of treatment will I need?

Breast-Sparing Surgery Mastectomy Surgery Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Surgery
You will need radiation therapy, given almost every day for 5 to 8 weeks.You also may need chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or both. You also may need chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation therapy. Some women get all three types of therapy. You may need chemotherapy, hormone therapy, or radiation therapy. Some women get all three types of therapy.

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