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What is the most recent bioengineerin approach to heart cancer?

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Dr. Addagada Rao
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General Surgery 58 years experience
Heart CA is rare: Heart cancers are rare, cancers develop in tissues that grow and multiply , one reason cancers rarely develop in heart, from connective tissues myxomas can develop . It is possible to place a mechanical heart till cadaver heart donor is available , i don't know it was ever done.
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