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Breast Cancer Surgery Harmful in Frail Nursing Home Residents

Elderly women with breast cancer fare worse after surgery, study finds

As a rule, breast cancer surgery is considered a low-risk procedure, even in the elderly. But a recent study published in JAMA Surgery has called into question the wisdom of surgery in women who are elderly and medically frail. After … Continue reading

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