Today’s “hot news story” in the cancer world is that a very widely used drug called warfarin (often still known as Coumadin) may be able to protect people from the risks of getting diagnosed with at least some cancers. But … READ MORE …
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Data presented last Monday at the annual meeting of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) suggest a possible role of anticoagulant therapy (using drugs like aspirin, warfarin, or clopidogrel/Plavix) in combination with radiation for the treatment of localized prostate cancer. … READ MORE …
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A recent study has assessed the risk of bleeding as a consequence of radiation therapy for localized prostate cancer in men being treated with anticoagulants . … READ MORE …
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THE "NEW" PROSTATE CANCER INFOLINK 