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Dr. Duma is an Assistant Professor and Thoracic Oncologist at @UWcarbone and Former Chief Fellow @MayoClinic in Rochester, Minnesota. In addition to her dedication to her patients as a provider, Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association.

Cancer Myths in the Latino Community - Biopsy Myths
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Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD, GRACE Faculty
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GRACE is excited to bring to our Spanish speaking community a new series on Cancer Myths


Our friend and partner, Narjust (N.J.) Duma, MD is a Chief Hematology/Medical Oncology Fellow at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. Dr. Duma is committed to her research and advocacy in diversity and inclusion. She was recognized as the 2018 resident of the year by the National Hispanic Medical Association.

N.J. speaks to cancer myths in the Latino community, and in this video N.J. discusses Biopsy Myths.  Stay tuned for more great videos!

 

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