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Stage/grade of malignant phylloides tumor

tumor was 5.9cm,intermediate grade malignancy, clean margins after re-excision, no lymph, or other involvement. would this be stage 2a?, or2b, or do you even stage/grade malignant phylloides tumors?(need to know for insurance purposes)
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A related discussion, malignant phylloides was started.
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i have had 3 lumpectomies and on the fourth i had a mastectomy,unfortunately even after the mast.it is back on my breast and i just had another excision!!i think it is time to consider other options,will radiation help?how about tomaxifene,raloxifene?
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Dear Phyl,  Phyllodes tumors are not staged in the same manner as breast cancer.  The following information regarding phyllodes tumor is directly from the textbook
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