Mastectomies have been performed for over 500 years, yet we still can't talk about them
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In the middle of the 17th century, Mrs Townsend found a lump in her breast. Diagnosed with breast cancer by a local physician…
In the middle of the 17th century, Mrs Townsend found a lump in her breast. Diagnosed with breast cancer by a local physician…
– By Alanna Skuse, Lecturer in English Literature, University of Reading In the middle of the 17th century, Mrs Townsend found…
In the middle of the 17th century, Mrs Townsend found a lump in her breast. Diagnosed with breast cancer by a local physician…
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