Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Throat cancer survivor Paula Ruska credits Dr. Laila Gharzai, the Northwestern radiation oncologist she says saved her life, for providing the holistic care that helped her heal. Gharzai credits Ruska for inspiring her latest study, which aims to improve follow-up care for other survivors.
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