The role of adjuvant chemotherapy

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Dr Karisha Quarrie, Life Healthcare’s Head of Clinical Directorate, explains the significance of adjuvant chemotherapy, a post-surgery therapy, in safeguarding against cancer recurrence and enhancing survival rates.

This episode is brought to you by Word for Word Media, publishers of Oncology Buddies and Buddies for Life in the interest of education, awareness, and support.

Dr Karisha Quarrie is a medical doctor and specialist forensic pathologist. She completed her undergraduate medical training at the University of KwaZulu-Natal and her post-graduate specialty training through The Colleges of Medicine of South Africa. She also holds a Master in Medicine degree from Stellenbosch University and a management qualification co-accredited by Yale University and The Foundation for Professional Development.
31 Jul 2024 English South Africa Health & Fitness

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