Radiation before mastectomy cuts time delays for reconstructive surgery in breast cancer patients

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Researchers at MD Anderson Cancer Center showed that altering the sequence of breast cancer treatment to administer radiation before mastectomy allowed for concurrent breast reconstruction surgery, which reduced the number of operations required, minimized treatment delays, and improved patient satisfaction.

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