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Monday, January 30, 2012  A 10-year-old California, Missouri boy fights his battle against cancer.

Thursday, December 29, 2011  A unique cap is helping some women keep their hair through chemotherapy for breast cancer.

Tuesday, October 04, 2011  Oncologist cites a high death rate from breast cancer in Mid-Missouri.

Wednesday, July 13, 2011  A major concern with chemotherapy is the possibility of long-term side effects and complications.

Monday, May 02, 2011  Researchers are now using arsenic to treat APL, an acute form of leukemia.

Friday, December 10, 2010  Study: Herceptin plus Tykerb help women with early breast cancer more than either drug alone

Tuesday, December 07, 2010  According to a recent study, a substance in green tea has been found to halt a specific stage in the cancer process.

Tuesday, July 13, 2010  Researchers are testing a new type of targeted chemotherapy that could help patients with non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma.

Tuesday, March 09, 2010  Treatment literally bathes the abdominal cavity with chemotherapy drugs.

Wednesday, December 03, 2008  Drug study shows promise for a pill to fight chemobrain, a side effect of chemotherapy.