Reporting from the renowned San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium, UCSF specialists present new research findings relevant to the complicated decisions made daily in designing treatment plans for individual patients. Here’s guidance that incorporates factors ranging from cancer stage and genetic mutations to the tumor’s hormone sensitivity and the patient’s menopausal status. Plus, a medical oncologist offers advice and tools for helping cancer patients secure the benefits of exercise.
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