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Moraga mom is first in U.S. to undergo breakthrough breast cancer surgery
Summary by The San Francisco Editorial Desk · As published by KTVU FOX 2 News
· June 25, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway The patient, a 46-year-old woman from Moraga, has made history as the first person in the US to undergo this type of surgery.
A medical breakthrough has been achieved in the East Bay, with a breast cancer surgeon successfully using a robot to remove an aggressive tumor. The patient, a 46-year-old woman from Moraga, has made history as the first person in the US to undergo this type of surgery. The surgery was performed by a doctor in the East Bay, although further details about the procedure are not available here.
For more information, readers can consult the original report from KTVU FOX 2 News. The patient, Vicky Pan, is a resident of Moraga, and her case marks a significant milestone in cancer treatment.
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Published: June 25, 2026 ·
Source: KTVU FOX 2 News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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