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Breast Cancer Therapy
Patients deem even small benefits worthwhile to undergo adjuvant chemotherapy
December 22nd, 2005
Patients deem even small benefits are worthwhile for them to undergo adjuvant chemotherapy. According to recent research published in the journal Annals of Oncology, "Studies of women who had adjuvant chemotherapy for early breast cancer 10-20 years ago showed that many judged small benefits sufficient to make it worthwhile. Indications, regimens and supportive care have changed. We sought the preferences of contemporary women who received similar chemotherapy." V.M. Duric and colleagues explained, "Ninety-seven consecutive consenting women who completed adjuvant chemotherapy for early breast cancer 3-34 months previously were interviewed....
Source: Women's Health Weekly (2005-12-22)
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