Breast cancer patients undertreated, essential radiation after mastectomy not perform

[News]

While radiation therapy is common after breast conserving surgery, it's much less frequent after mastectomy, even among women for whom it would have clear life-saving benefit. This is according to a new study from researchers at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center.

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[vlcarr]

Makes me feel even better about my decision to do rads! Only a week and a half to go after this week!