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Dana Farber Cancer Institute to offer new clinical trial for men diagnosed with breast cancer

BOSTON — Dana Farber Cancer Institute in Boston is set to offer a new clinical trial for men that are diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This will be one of the only programs in the country that are focusing on men who rarely get diagnosed with the disease.

Boston 25′s Gene Lavanchy speaks with Dr. Pablo Leone, from Dana Farber about the newly developed trial and sheds some light on male breast cancer in general.

According to Dr. Pablo, the new trial is set to get underway within the next couple of weeks and will involve 60 patients.

This is a developing story. Check back for updates as more information becomes available.

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