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When is chemotherapy for breast cancer given?
Source: Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer, National Cancer Institute.
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Context: Chemotherapy for Breast Cancer
When is chemotherapy for breast cancer given?
Chemotherapy for breast cancer may be given at different times in your treatment. You might get it after surgery or before surgery. It can also be given if your disease cannot be treated with surgery or if the disease comes back (recurs) after initial treatment.
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