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What causes the ovaries to stop making eggs? And who is at risk of developing premature ovarian failure? More on causes and risk factors here.
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Treatments for testicular cancer are generally very successful. Learn what types of treatment doctors recommend, and more on therapies for testicle cancer here.
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Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer
( American Society for Radiation Oncology ) Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years afte
Chemo plus radiation before surgery increases tumor response for rectal cancer, study suggests
Rectal cancer patients who use a new combination of the chemotherapy, Capecitabine, together with five weeks of radiation (50 Gy) before surgery have an 88 percent chance of surviving the cancer three years after treatment, according to new research.
Chemo and Radiation -- Simultaneously?
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- Most breast cancer patients will tell you the chemo part stinks and the radiation part was a bit better.  But what about doing both treatments at the same time? New research says it might be beneficial.
Chemo with a Side of Bananas
Cancer patients often suffer from a lack of appetite, but overcoming eating obstacles is key to recovery.
'Micro'-chemo and cancer pill combo tested in liver cancer patients
( Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions ) A combination of an oral drug, called sorafenib, and a method for injecting microbeads of chemotherapy directly into tumors has been proven safe for liver cancer patients and may improve outcomes for those who have t