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New Technology Means Fewer Breast Biopsies

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Watch this video about a new technology used in diagnosing breast cancer on HowStuffWorks. Eight out of ten biopsies turn up negative for cancer. Learn how this new technology will help eliminate unnecessary biopsies in this video from Medialink.

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