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Shoshana M. Rosenberg, ScD, on Quality of Life and the Impact of Breast Cancer Surgery

2018 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium

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Shoshana M. Rosenberg, ScD, of Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, discusses her study findings on the lower quality of life associated with mastectomy, and the need for intervention and timely referrals to supportive resources, especially for underserved populations (Abstract GS6-04).



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