Module 1. Understanding Breast Cancer - Treatment

How is radiation therapy used to treat breast cancer?

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American Breast Cancer Foundation and Mechanisms in Medicine Inc.

This activity is supported by an independent educational grant from Pfizer and Genentech.

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