Thursday, May 31, 2012

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Acupuncture Reduces Tamoxifen-Induced Hot Flashes by Half

Knowing that acupuncture provides effective relief from hot flashes and other symptoms associated with menopause, Jill Hervik, a physiotherapist and acupuncturist, conducted a trial to see if the same relief could be achieved in breast cancer patients taking tamoxifen after surgery for estrogen-sensitive breast cancers.  Tamoxifen causes some... Read moreChevron

Aspirin May Reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer

The Scientists at London's Guy's Hospital reviewed studies done in past 27 years and came out with a conclusion that anti-inflammatory drugs such as aspirin may help in reducing the incidents of breast cancer by up to 20 percent.The study was based on the review of 11 studies performed on women suffering with breast cancer and ten studies... Read moreChevron