Cervical Cancer

Updated: Tue 8:02 AM, Jan 12, 2010

Cervical cancer killed about 4,000 women in 2008. Information is key to prevention and treatment. For more information on cervical cancer, treatment and more contact Dr. Alex Ehsan
alex.ehsan@usoncology.com
Texas Oncology-Sherman
903-868-4700
2800 Hwy 75 N

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