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Breast Cancer
Research from R. Gutt et al broadens understanding of breast cancer
December 23rd, 2008
"This study was undertaken to determine the risk of late cardiac morbidity and mortality in patients with preexisting cardiac disease treated with contemporary radiation techniques for early-stage breast cancer. Medical records were reviewed for 41 patients with early-stage breast cancer and a history of myocardial infarction, congestive heart failure (CHF), and/or coronary artery disease before radiation therapy," scientists in the United States report. "Data were recorded on baseline cardiac disease and tumor characteristics, cardiac morbidity during and after treatment, and survival status of each patient. Patients were stratified for right- versus left-sided breast...
Source: Cancer Weekly (2008-12-23)
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