Stand up to Cancer: Treatment Options

Updated: Thu 4:06 PM, Oct 29, 2009

After someone is diagnosed with Breast Cancer they must make a critical decision about how the cancer can and will be treated. Dr. Mary Hebert is here to talk about what options you have and the best way to make for a safe and successful recovery.

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