Smarter targeted radiotherapy just as effective for low-risk breast cancer and reduces risk of side effects

Published Date: 16 Jul 2025

Thousands of women who undergo radiotherapy for low-risk breast cancer could be spared some of the side effects of treatment after a study confirmed that more targeted treatments are just as effective at controlling the disease ...

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