Podcast: Cancer Treatments - What to Expect from Brachytherapy Treatment

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Yuan James Rao

Dr. Yuan James Rao discusses brachytherapy and what to expect from this type of cancer treatment.

Listen Now | GW HealthCast, a series of educational health podcasts, are available for listening or download. Hear the latest health information from medical professionals at The GW Medical Faculty Associates.

Featured Speaker:

Yuan James Rao, MD is an Assistant Professor of Radiation Oncology at The George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences.

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