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Study: Pfizer drug lowers risk of breast cancer
CHICAGO (AP) — Millions of women at high risk of breast cancer because of genes, family history or other reasons have a new option for preventing the disease. A big study finds that a drug cut the risk of developing breast cancer by more than...Tags: Human Body, Health, Genes and Chromosomes, Blood, Drugs and Medicines
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Community Commentary: Knowing your genetic risk can save your life
An Ashkenazi Jewish woman in her 50s, Rachel, is diagnosed with breast cancer. Her mother, Sadie, age 80, has a history of melanoma, which was treated successfully. Sadie's younger sister, Zelda, died of breast cancer in her early 40s many years ago....Tags: Arts and Culture, Gallbladder, Discrimination, Chemical Industry, Cancer
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Breast cancer drug may slow lung cancer's march
The breast cancer drug tamoxifen may stall the progression of non-small cell lung cancer in those who take it after breast cancer treatment, a new study has found. Tamoxifen is the oldest of a wide array of medications that block the action of the...Tags: Lung Cancer, Hormones and Metabolism, Drugs and Medicines, Estrogen, Lungs and Airways
Jun 4, 2011
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Mar 5, 2011
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Jan 25, 2011
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