20
Nov
Genentech’s Avastin linked to vein-clotting risk in analysis
Research conducted by United States scientists has revealed that the Avastin cancer drug increased the risk of developing blood clots in the veins by a third when combined with chemotherapy, the mainstay treatment for cancer
11
Nov
Calcium, Vitamin D Won’t Prevent Breast Cancer: Study
Yet another study shows that vitamin supplements may not offer protection from cancer.
Taking calcium and vitamin D didn’t reduce the risk of breast cancer, according to a study of more than 2,000 postmenopausal women published in today’s Journal of the National Cancer Institute.
