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Cervical Cancer: Advocating for Yourself and Communicating With Family

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Claire Friedman, MD,Emily Davan, RN

Linda Ryan, a recurrent cervical cancer survivor and patient advocate, offers advice for patients undergoing cervical cancer treatment on advocating for yourself and communicating with family.

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