Breast Cancer Therapy
New breast cancer therapy findings from University of Louisville described
Published in Cancer Weekly, November 24th, 2009
A report, 'Depression, cortisol, and suppressed cell-mediated immunity in metastatic breast cancer,' is newly published data in Brain, Behavior, and Immunity. "Cancer treatment is known to have significant immuno-suppressive/dysregulatory effects. Psychological distress and depression, which often accompany cancer diagnosis and treatment, can also suppress or dysregulate endocrine and immune function," scientists in the United States report.
"Cell-mediated immunity (CMI) is critical for protection against a host of pathogens to which cancer patients may be particularly susceptible. CMI is also important for defense against some tumors. This study explored...
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Source: Cancer Weekly (2009-11-24)
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