Dr. Robert Mutter

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Advances in breast cancer research: Decreasing the need for chemotherapy and reducing the intensity of radiation therapy

Mayo Clinic experts discuss breast cancer research that may reduce or eliminate the need for chemotherapy and endocrine treatments that may allow for shorter, less intense radiation courses.

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Mayo Clinic study reveals proton beam therapy may shorten breast cancer treatment

A condensed hypofractionated schedule of proton therapy resulted in excellent control of cancer while sparing surrounding tissue.

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Using targeted therapy to treat breast cancer

Dr. Robert Mutter explains the potential long-term advantages of using proton beam therapy to treat breast cancer.

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New proton therapy technique targets treatment-resistant cancer

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a proton therapy technique called LEAP to more specifically target cancer cells that resist other forms of treatment.