Veggies, Fruits May Do Little for Cancer Risk
Loading up on fruits and vegetables led to a “very small” effect on cancer risk, according to an analysis of data on the eating habits and health of almost 500,000 people in Western Europe. Cancer – Health – Vegetable – Western Europe – Fruit
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Leeds cancer fighter is back in the saddle
He may have had cancer twice but that’s not going to stop Rob George on his next fundraising feat.
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Standard adjuvant treatment for HER2-positive breast cancer patients, following primary surgery for their cancer, is Trastuzumab (Herceptin)–typically used in combination with chemotherapy. However, a new study by researchers at Fox Chase Cancer Center reports that it may be safe to treat these patients with both Trastuzumab and adjuvant radiation therapy.
The study will be presented at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO).
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