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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Via AP news wire

Studies pinpoint which patients can skip cancer treatments

NCI\Georgetown Lombardi CCC, NIH

After surgery, some cancer patients can safely skip radiation or chemotherapy, according to two studies exploring shorter, gentler cancer care.

Researchers are looking for ways to precisely predict which cancer patients can avoid unneeded treatment to cut down on harmful side effects and unnecessary costs.

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