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    Cancer Research is Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment Options

    February 5, 2020

    Cancer Research is Advancing Breast Cancer Treatment Options

    By David Z. Chang, MD,PhD, FACP

    Recent developments in breast cancer treatment have continued to fuel our movement toward tailored treatment for each individual patient.

    Two of the newest and most promising fronts are targeted therapy and immunotherapy. Both aim to more effectively kill cancer cells while sparing healthy tissue, thereby causing fewer debilitating side effects as compared to traditional chemotherapy.

    Read More Categories: Breast Cancer, Cancer Research, Healthcare Providers

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