More women diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer may be able to forego chemotherapy without risking their chances for survival, according to a study published in the New England Journal of Medicine.

Find out more: https://www.muhealth.org/our-stories/more-breast-cancer-patients-could-avoid-chemo-major-study-finds

Because Maureen’s cancer was found early, she was a candidate for a type of treatment called SAVI, which delivers radiation to the tumor site through small, flexible tubes. SAVI is finished in just five days, compared to weeks with other types of radiation treatment.

Maureen shares her experience at Sharp Chula Vista’s Barnhart Cancer Center and offers important advice for women over 40: Don’t put off getting your mammogram.

For more information about mammography or cancer care at Sharp, visit https://www.sharp.com/services/cancer/index.cfm.

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