Radiation therapy is a common component of breast cancer treatment for patients. The high-powered beams of intense energy kill cancer cells and reduce the risk of the cancer recurring. Dr. Laura Vallow, chair of the Radiation Oncology Department at Mayo Clinic in Florida, explains how innovation is transforming radiation treatments. Watch: The Mayo Clinic Minute https://youtu.be/aCjypSH3cZw Journalists: Broadcast-quality video pkg (1:05) is in the downloads at the end of the post. Please courtesy: “Mayo Clinic…
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