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Cancer

Studies assess genetics, modified treatment to improve outcomes, reduce toxicity

Research identifying genetic factors that affect survival of patients with blood cancers and evaluating the effectiveness of modified treatment strategies to improve outcomes while reducing toxicity will be presented today ...

Dec 09, 2012

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Cancer

Risk of leukemia after cancer chemotherapy persists

While advancements in cancer treatment over the last several decades have improved patient survival rates for certain cancers, some patients remain at risk of developing treatment-related leukemia, according to results of ...

Feb 14, 2013

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Medical research

Cord blood effective alternative to matched donor stem cells for kids with rare disorder

Transplants of blood-forming stem cells from umbilical cord blood may be an effective alternative to transplants of matched donor bone marrow stem cells to treat children with a rare, debilitating disease known as Hurler's ...

Mar 14, 2013

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