Post-Lumpectomy Patients May Benefit From Semiannual Mammograms, Study Suggests
 

Semiannual mammographic surveillance (every six months) of women who receive post-breast conservation therapy (or "lumpectomy") for the treatment of breast cancer allows physicians to detect recurrences at an earlier stage, potentially saving the lives of some women, according to a study to be presented at the ARRS 2010 Annual Meeting in San Diego, CA...

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