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Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Recognizes Queen’s University Students

The Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation singled out two Queen’s University students for their exceptional contributions during last fall’s inaugural national Post-Secondary Team Challenge during the CIBC Run for the Cure. “I have been incredibly lucky and blessed with the support I have received from friends and family. They were the reason I was able to… Keep Reading

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Proposed Breast Cancer Treatment Uses Approved Diabetic Drug

A protein activated by certain drugs already approved for treating Type II diabetes may slow or stop the spread of breast tumors. “It’s possible that these diabetes drugs could ultimately be used, alone or in combination with existing chemotherapeutic drugs, to treat some forms of breast cancer,” says Chris Nicol, an assistant professor in the… Keep Reading

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