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October 30, 2017October 30, 2017

Double Mastectomy Linked to More Work Absences for Women with Early-Stage Breast Cancer

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Double mastectomy, an aggressive surgical procedure to remove both breasts, increases the chances that early stage breast cancer patients will miss work for longer periods or stop working entirely, a ... Read more

September 18, 2017September 18, 2017

MasSpec Pen Accurately Detects Cancer Cells During Surgery in Seconds

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Researchers at the University of Texas at Austin developed an automated handheld device that accurately identifies cancerous tissue in as little as 10 seconds. The device, called MasSpec Pen, is designed ... Read more