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JNCI Journal of the National Cancer Institute 2007 99(3):181; doi:10.1093/jnci/djk082
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Growth Factors Commonly Given With Chemotherapy Associated With Increased Risk of Blood Diseases

Andrea Widener

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Journal of the National Cancer Institute

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Women with breast cancer who receive compounds that stimulate white blood cell production to help their bodies better tolerate chemotherapy are at an increased risk of developing a type of leukemia or a condition called myelodysplastic syndrome, according to a new study in the February 7 Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The authors note that the absolute risk of the conditions is very small, but that risk should still be taken into consideration when making . . . [Full Text of this Article]


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