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Kathryn J. Ruddy, MD, MPH, on Breast Cancer and Quality of Life: Expert Perspective

2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

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Kathryn J. Ruddy, MD, MPH, of the Mayo Clinic, summarizes a special spotlight session that included discussion of interventions to improve quality of life and the importance of lifestyle in the prevention of cancer and cancer recurrence.



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