Why won't my doctors perform a mastectomy for metastatic breast cancer?
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4 days agoHi Everyone, Has anyone had an oncologist and or breast surgeon refuse to perform a mastectomy? I am MTNBC, diagnosed almost 1 yr ago. Chemo wasn't successful so now I'm on Trodelvy (ADC) and Fulphila. I always wanted a mastectomy as I see my implants as the root of the problem and the breast as food/fuel. They said the cancer is already spread so no sense operating. Maybe so, but why can't I get tumors removed? Thanks for your opinion.
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3 days agoThis is such a challenging situation, and many patients in similar circumstances have questioned their doctors' treatment recommendations. When cancer has spread, medical teams typically focus on systemic treatments that can reach cancer cells throughout the body, rather than local surgery, though every case is unique and treatment decisions depend on many individual factors. It might be helpful to ask your oncologist to explain their specific reasoning for your situation, or consider seeking a second opinion if you're feeling uncertain about the approach - sometimes having another perspective can provide clarity or additional options to discuss.
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