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A chemotherapy drug packs a one-two punch
02-20-2007 · EurekAlert!How cancer cells are killed could turn out to be an important element in activating a patient's immune system. A new study shows that one chemotherapy drug may kill tumor cells in such a way that the immune system can recognize the cancerous cells and help fight the disease more effectively.
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