jan 1, 1937 - Breast-Sparing Surgery Followed by Radiation
Description:
Sir Geoffrey Keynes describes the treatment of breast cancer with breast-sparing surgery followed by radiation therapy. After surgery to remove the tumor, long needles containing radium are inserted throughout the affected breast and near the adjacent axillary lymph nodes.Added to timeline:
Date:
jan 1, 1937
Now
~ 89 years ago