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Noninvasive Alternative to Colonoscopy Wins Partial FDA Approval
A novel-imaging device that is marketed as a noninvasive alternative to colonoscopy has been cleared for use as a tool to screen the large intestine for polyps and other early signs of colon cancer by the US Food and Drug Administration. More...
18 Feb 2014
Brachytherapy Provides Lower Rate of Breast Preservation for Older Women
When comparing treatments designed to enable long-term breast preservation for older women with invasive breast cancer, researchers found those treated with brachytherapy were at higher risk for later mastectomy, compared to women treated with standard radiation therapy. More...17 Feb 2014
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