Surgically Removing 2mm Rim Around Breast Cancer Tumor Prevents 98% Of Residual Disea

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When surgically removing an invasive breast cancer tumor, if the surgeon also removes 2mm of tissue surrounding the tumor the risk of residual disease is minimized in 98% of cases, according to a new study carried out by British surgeons and published in the peer-reviewed medical journal the International Journal of Clinical Practice. Residual disease refers to cancer cells that remain after attempts have been made to remove the cancer...


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