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Newly diagnosed Benign Phyllodes tumour

Benign Phyllodes tumour

Offline Ulondon over 4 years ago

I am 42 years old female diagnosed with a benign phyllodes tumour -4cm this year. I had three surgeries for removing margins till now.

I have family history of breast cancer.

Now surgeon wants fourth surgery to remove margins. I had side effects of surgery like seroma, itching, red rashes & fluid under skin tissues.

I don't want any more surgeries due to surgery side effects.

Is this normal to fail to remove margins?.

Moderator Steph over 4 years ago

Hello Ulondon and welcome to Cancer Chat.
I'm sorry about the side effects you've had to contend with and it's understandable why you don't want to go ahead with a fourth surgery.
Unfortunately I can't answer your questions about the margins but our cancer nurses may be able to help so if you'd like to get their thoughts on this, you're welcome to give them a call on 0808 800 4040. Their phone lines are open Monday - Friday between 9a.m - 5p.m.
I hope you receive some support from our members who have had benign phyllodes tumours soon.
Kind regards,
Steph, Cancer Chat Moderator
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