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Wisconsin Brain Cancer Experts Hope Smartphone App Will Speed Treatment

01.22.2020 - By WUWM 89.7 FM - Milwaukee's NPRPlay

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Brain cancer is relatively rare. But depending on the type of that disease and the patient, the survival rate can be low. Most often, brain cancer occurs when cells spread from cancer in another part of the body. Medical experts say timely care decisions for the patients can be critical. The Froedtert and Medical College of Wisconsin Cancer Network says a new smartphone app , designed by UW-Milwaukee, is leading to faster treatment. Who’s a brain cancer patient? Menomonee Falls resident Jim

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