Short-term radiation put to test for breast cancer

Source: Forbes

Date: 10/04/06

Headline: Short-Term Radiation Put to Test for Breast Cancer

Doctors have known for years that radiation treatment following a lumpectomy for breast cancer reduces the risk of disease recurrence.


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