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Exceeding '5/day' guide for veggie, fruit intake doesn't reduce chance of breast cancer recurrence
07-17-2007 · EurekAlert!Eating double the amount of veggies and fruits recommended by general dietary guidelines doesn't reduce the likelihood of breast cancer recurrence among women whose cancers were treated at an early stage of the disease, says a researcher at the Stanford University School of Medicine.
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