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Breast Cancer
Discovery blocks cancer growth, stimulates immunity
June 30th, 2005
Mayo Clinic researchers announced the discovery of a mechanism that blocks the body's natural ability to reject breast cancer. They also described an experimental therapy to remove that block. The findings were announced on June 9, 2005, in a news conference at the "Era of Hope" U.S. Department of Defense Breast Cancer Research Program meeting in Philadelphia. The goal of the research is to prevent breast cancer recurrence in women who've already experienced remission of the disease. In cases where cancer has spread outside the breast, the 10-year relapse rate can be as high as 90%. Mayo Clinic researchers, collaborating with...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-06-30)
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