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Breast Cancer: Building a Team for Each Patient
October 10, 2009
John S. Kennedy surgeon, DeKalb Medical Center
Emily Beard registered nurse, DeKalb Medical Center
McClellon D. Cox minister, DeKalb Medical Center

DeKalb Medical Center's Dr. John S. Kennedy, Emily Beard, and McClellon D. Cox discuss the importance of each patient's team in the diagnosis and treatment of breast cancer.

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Breast cancer | Medical Treatment | Women's Issues | Science & Nature
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