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Treating oft ignored non-cancer health issues after cancer diagnosis prolongs survival
12-27-2007 · EurekAlert!Receiving treatment for non-cancer health issues while being treated by specialists for cancer improves cancer survival rates according to a study published in the Dec. 20 issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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