Breast Cancer: The Evolution in Breast Biopsy, Surgery, and Brachytherapy
Executive Summary
Advances in breast cancer screening are making earlier detection the norm, but biopsy devices are progressing as well. Emerging technologies, along with a number of new oncolytic drugs, will add add to the growing treatment armamentarium for breast cancer.
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