Breast Cancer Patients: Radiation Therapy Much Better than Expected (VIDEO)
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Breast cancer is the most common type of cancer in American women. This year, more than 250,000 individuals will be diagnosed with the disease, and the vast majority will be cured with modern therapy. Fears about breast cancer treatment can shape how patients choose to manage their disease, even leading some to avoid needed therapy. A survey presented at ASTRO's 2017 Annual Meeting found breast cancer patients' experiences with radiation therapy to be less scary and the side effects to be less severe than expected. More than 90 percent of the women surveyed agreed that if future patients understand the real experience of radiation therapy, they will be less afraid of treatment.
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American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
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