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

10. Will insurance pay for my surgery?

Breast-Sparing Surgery Mastectomy Surgery Mastectomy and Breast Reconstruction Surgery
Check with your insurance company to find out how much it pays for breast cancer surgery and other needed treatments. Check with your insurance company to find out how much it pays for breast cancer surgery and other needed treatments. Check with your insurance company to find out if it pays for breast reconstruction surgery. You should also ask if your insurance will pay for problems that may result from breast reconstruction surgery.

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