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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2006 98(7):425; doi:10.1093/jnci/djj180
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© Oxford University Press 2006.

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Low Dose of Vitamin A Derivative Not Effective in Preventing Second Primary Head and Neck Tumors, Clinical Trial Finds

Ariel Whitworth

jncimedia@oxfordjournals.org
301-841-1287
Journal of the National Cancer Institute

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Taking a vitamin A derivative called isotretinoin did not reduce the risk of second primary tumors or improve survival in patients with stage I or II head and neck squamous cell cancers (HNSCC), according to a study in the April 5 issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. In addition, current smokers had an increased risk of second primary cancers . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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