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As a doctor who treats cancer, my mission is to determine the best, individualized treatment plan for every patient. This process improves our ability to control the cancer and ultimately cure the patient when able. Finding or selecting the right treatment for the right patient is becoming a reality thanks to advances in new therapies.<\/p>\n

>> Read Dr. Schuster’s article on GreeleyTribune.com<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

As a doctor who treats cancer, my mission is to determine the best, individualized treatment plan for every patient. This process improves our ability to control the cancer and ultimately cure the patient when able. Finding or selecting the right treatment for the right patient is becoming a reality thanks to advances in new therapies. 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