Top Navy admiral, successfully treated for breast cancer, ceded authorities briefly

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Adm. Lisa Franchetti, chief of Naval Operations, was successfully treated for breast cancer in July, the Navy announced Friday.

Franchetti was diagnosed in late June following a routine mammogram, had a successful lumpectomy with sentinel node biopsy performed in July at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, and completed radiotherapy in August.  

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