Tag: treatment options
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Radiation May Be Unnecessary for Many Breast Cancer Patients
Reconsidering a long-standing standard Radiation therapy has been a cornerstone of breast cancer treatment for decades, particularly after breast-conserving surgery. Its role has been to destroy remaining cancer cells, reduce the risk of local recurrence, and improve long-term survival. Yet in recent years, advances in diagnostics, pathology, and systemic therapies have allowed clinicians to reevaluate…
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Blood Cancer Myths and Truths: Expert Insights
Introduction: Debunking myths about blood cancers Blood cancers are a broad group of disorders that affect the blood and bone marrow. In a recent interview for Lifestyle, Dr. Guilherme Sapinho shed light on the most persistent myths and offered a clearer view of what patients and families can realistically expect. The field of hematology has…