Radiation therapy following lumpectomy may benefit older, early-stage breast cancer p

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For the majority of older, early-stage breast cancer patients, radiation therapy following breast conserving surgery may help prevent the need for a later mastectomy, according to research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.

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