Dr. Ellen Jones of the Comprehensive Cancer Center at Duke University presented the results of two clinical studies using hyperthermia therapy, with the objective of providing better options for breast cancer patients. The first study involving 109 patients has concluded, and offers a very significant new option for women whose breast cancer has recurred in the chest wall, through a second course of radiation coupled with hyperthermia therapy. A second study that will also involve 109 patients with previously untreated advanced breast cancer is underway, with 44 patients thus far accrued and evaluated. The objective of this study is to provide a means for more women with advanced primary breast cancer to avoid surgical breast removal, or to otherwise improve their prognosis to more favorable options. ...
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Interesting and informative site. Found you over at Regina's. Seems I am hearing about IBC a lot lately. I came across this the other day...and I book marked it. I thought you might be interested in it.
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BTW...sorry to hear about your wife :o(
Thanks for the comments. I know how frustrating it can be to find current information. I hope your friend is well.
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