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Matthew J Hadfield1, Benedito A Carneiro1, Liang Cheng2

  • 1Legorreta Cancer Center, Brown University, Providence, RI 02912, USA.

Journal of Personalized Medicine
|April 25, 2025
PubMed

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Recent cancer treatment advancements offer new hope for patients. Ongoing research continues to improve survival rates and quality of life through innovative therapies.

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  • Oncology and Cancer Therapeutics
  • Medical Research and Development

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  • The past 20 years have seen significant progress in cancer treatment modalities.
  • These advancements aim to improve patient outcomes and survival rates.

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