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Radiotherapy Improves Survival After Breast-Conserving Surgery for Early-Stage Breast Cancer
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Journal of the National Cancer Institute
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The omission of radiotherapy after breast-conserving surgery for early-stage breast cancer is associated with higher rates of relapse and a slightly higher mortality rate, according to a study in the January 21 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
Many studies have shown that women with early-stage breast cancer