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  • Breast Cancer
  • Breast Cancer Treatment Side Effects and What to Do

Lesson 4: Managing Side Effects of Treatment

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Most breast cancer treatments come with side effects. Take this quiz to find out how much you know about managing them.

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Possible Side Effects

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