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How survivable is breast cancer for women in her 70s?

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

That depends on the: Stage of the cancer. The lower the stage the better the 5 year survival rate.

Dr Machanic and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 2/10/2014

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