Is cryogenic treatment a good option for breast cancer or would surgery be the better choice I'm really worried about making the right decision and want to understand which treatment might work best for my situation

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Dr Dhankecha Dineshbhai

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Cryoablation is still experimental; surgery is the standard first-line treatment for most breast cancers.

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