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Prostate cancer family history has no impact on treatment
Family history of prostate cancer does not affect some prostate cancer patient's treatment outcomes, revealed by researchers.

1 week radiation effective breast cancer treatment
Accelerated partial breast irradiation (APBI) using a type of radiation seed implants called balloon brachytherapy is as effective in keeping breast cancer from coming back as the standard external beam radiation treatment.

Acupuncture reduces side effects of breast cancer treatment
Acupuncture is as effective and longer-lasting in managing the common debilitating side effects of hot flashes, night sweats, and excessive sweating (vasomotor symptoms) associated with breast cancer treatment and has no treatment side effects compared to conventional drug therapy, according to a first-of-its-kind study presented September 24, 2008, at the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology's 50th Annual Meeting in Boston.

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