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Published in Oncology

Expert Opinion / Interview · February 16, 2015

Transformative Moments in Oncology: Sentinel Lymph Node Biopsy in Breast Cancer

Interview by
George Yaghmour MD
Lee S. Schwartzberg MD, FACP
Interview with
Armando E. Giuliano MD

 

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Lee Schwartzberg MD, FACP

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