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Cancer
Georgetown University details research in cancer
April 17th, 2008
"Current indications for radiation therapy in women with breast cancer are controversial and continue to be modified. Current indications for breast reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy are also controversial and poorly defined," scientists in the United States report. "The purpose of this study is to analyze oncologic outcomes following various methods of breast reconstruction in the setting of radiation therapy. A retrospective review of 676 women who had breast reconstruction following mastectomy was completed. A total of 146 women had breast reconstruction either before or after radiation therapy and were analyzed. Response variables included tumor...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2008-04-17)
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