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The coronaviruses are a family of genetically similar viruses that are most common in birds and animals. When humans are infected with these types of viruses, the spectrum of symptoms can range from …

The indications for radiation therapy after mastectomy may include larger tumor size, nodal metastasis, or involved or close surgical margins.  In some scenarios, the need for radiation is known prior …

Breast cancer is the most common malignancy affecting American women with 1 in 8 women diagnosed during their lifetime.  There are several risk factors involved in the development of breast …

Radiation is a mainstay of treatment for breast cancer and is sometimes required after a total mastectomy.  Even though the breast is gone, the chest wall including the skin and underlying pectoralis muscle …