BARCELONA, Spain (AP) -- For some women, having a breast removed once they have been diagnosed with cancer doesn't always mean they'll live longer, a new study says....
Losing Breast Not Always Best For Cancer Patients
By MARIA CHENG, Associated Press
Fri, 03/26/2010 - 7:40am
Sections: living
Topics: breast breast cancer cancer losing breast study women
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