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Why Current Breast Pathology Practices Must Be Evaluated.

August 9, 2011

Dallas, TX: Susan G Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; 2006.

This report illustrates weaknesses in current pathology practice of breast cancer diagnosis and suggests improvements for reliability and effectiveness.

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