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Vitamin D May Prevent Breast Cancer

Posted by admin on July 14, 2010

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Vitamin D May Prevent Breast Cancer There are two new reports by cancer prevention specialists at Moores Cancer Center, Univsrsity of California, suggest that vitamin D in new prescriptions may prevent up to one half of all cases of breast cancer. The study is published online in the current issue of The Journal of Steroid [...]

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Understanding Radiation, X-Rays, Mammograms, & CT Scans

Posted by admin on June 20, 2010

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Understanding Radiation, X-Rays, Mammograms, & CT Scans As with chemotherapy, certain forms of medical radiation can lead to an increased risk of cancer. The benefits of using these types of medical radiation, however, generally far outweigh the risks associated with them. Radiation Therapy: Radiation therapy uses high-energy ionizing radiation to destroy cancer cells and treat [...]

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