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Breast Cancer
Researchers provide details of new studies and findings in the area of breast cancer
October 13th, 2005
New findings from Israel, Germany and Netherlands describe advances in breast cancer. Study 1: Postoperative loco-regional radiation therapy was used to treat breast cancer. "Post-mastectomy loco-regional radiation to the chest wall and draining lymphatics, combined with adjuvant chemotherapy and hormonal therapy, significantly improve survival in patients with node-positive breast cancer. However, the actual benefit of post-mastectomy radiotherapy and the desired extent of treatment are still debatable. To examine the effect of postoperative loco-regional radiotherapy on local and regional recurrence and survival in breast cancer patients with 4 or...
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-10-13)
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