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Dr. James Addison Halsted (1853-1922) was a prominent American surgeon known for his contributions to the field of surgery, particularly in the development of techniques for the treatment of Breast cancer. He was a pioneer in the radical mastectomy, a surgical procedure that involved the removal of breast tissue along with surrounding lymph nodes. Halsted served as a professor of surgery at Johns Hopkins University and was influential in establishing rigorous training for surgical residents. His work laid the groundwork for modern surgical practices and cancer treatment.

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