2008

Shorter course of radiation therapy works for women with early-stage breast cancer

September 2008 -

Study shows shorter, more intense radiation schedule as effective as standard, longer treatment

Investment in cancer research

August 2008 -

Society welcomes report from Canadian Cancer Research Alliance

Gene signature may identify which lung cancer patients will benefit from chemotherapy, research finds

June 2008 -

Finding may identify which patients will benefit from chemotherapy

Environmental toxins double risk of non-Hodgkin lymphoma, study finds

February 2008 -

Researchers find increased levels of toxins in blood samples from NHL patients

New results from breast cancer clinical trial show non-breast cancer related causes account for most deaths

February 2008 -

Findings show women need to be monitored for risk for non-cancer related conditions

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