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BASO ~ The Association for Cancer Surgery (formerly known as the
British Association of Surgical Oncology) website is for
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to provide limited information. The Executive Officers of BASO ~
The Association for Cancer Surgery (BASO ~ ACS) strongly recommend
that all symptoms and concerns should be discussed with a qualified
doctor.
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