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What kind of doctor sees somebody for breast carcinoma?

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Several: General surgeons provide surgical treatment, oncologists use chemotherapy, radiation oncologists supervise radiation treatment and family doctors coordinate overall care.

Dr Hadied and 5 doctors agreed

Answered 8/16/2016

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