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Bone Drug Lowers Risk of Breast Cancer Recurrence
Zometa, used to treat osteoporosis, showed no unanticipated side effects, researchers report

Molecule Disrupts DNA Sequence in Ewing’s Sarcoma
Finding could yield first targeted therapy for the rare disease, researchers say

Trial Uses Measles to Kill Bone Marrow Cancer
Researchers look to engineer the virus as treatment for multiple myeloma

Rheumatoid Arthritis Boosts Cancer Death Risk: Study
Researchers urge further investigation into targeted therapies to improve survival rate

Childhood Cancer Survivors Face Increased Sarcoma Risk
They were nine times more likely to develop secondary malignancy, study finds

Infection-Fighting Cancer Treatment Could Boost Leukemia Risk
But the benefits of growth factors may outweigh the concerns, experts say

3-Drug Regimen Is New Tool in Leukemia Fight
Study finds therapy produces significant gains against blood, bone marrow cancers

Breast Cancer Gene Tied to Non-Breast Tumors in Men
BRCA2 mutations up risks for other malignancies, study finds

Genes Discovered That May Predict Breast Cancer Spread to Lungs
Finding could one day help doctors better tailor therapy for patients, study says

New Options Offer Relief from Cancer-Related Bone Pain
Freezing or heating tumors kills the cancer and the pain