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By (BIM) Josh Whelan

Story Updated: Nov 5, 2009

Dr. Francois Geoffroy of Illinois CancerCare is interviewed on Live At Five’s Your Health matters segment.

To learn more about Dr. Francois Geoffroy or Illinois CancerCare, please visit the Illinois CancerCare Expert page.

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