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Published January 13, 2015
From the surprising breakthrough that a hormonal drug used to treat breast cancer may prevent prostate growths from turning into cancer, to the news that cholesterol-lowering drugs known as statins may reduce the risk of many types of cancers, the 41st Annual Meeting of the American Society of Clinical Oncology in Orlando, Fla., this week yielded a wealth of new information and encouraging progress in the fight against cancer.
Click on the headlines below for comprehensive coverage of the conference, with Web MD.
Exercise May Cut Risk of Colon Cancer's Return
Revlimid Fights Deadly Blood Cancer
Regular Alcohol Intake Ups Breast Cancer Risk
Statin Drugs May Reduce Breast, Lung, Prostate Cancer
Statins May Cut Cancer of Pancreas, Esophagus
Evista May Help Prevent Endometrial Cancer
Aspirin Prevents Colon Cancer Return
Low-Fat Diet May Cut Return of Breast Cancer
Hormonal Contraceptive Fights Hot Flashes
Breast Cancer Drug Could Halt Prostate Cancer
Child Cancer Survivors Face Chronic Health Problems
Drug Has Amazing Results on Blood Cancer
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