NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Breast cancer survivors who eat a healthy dose of omega-3 fats may have some extra energy throughout their day, a new study suggests. Many people treated for cancer have lingering fatigue, even years after their therapy ends. There's evidence that good sleep habits and regular exercise can help, if people can keep those things up. But there's still a need for other options, experts say. Exactly what causes cancer survivors' long-term fatigue is unclear, according to Dr. Rachel Ballard-Barbash of the U.S. National Cancer Institute, who worked on the new study. ... read more..
FDA panel backs Glaxo drug for rare cancer
A panel of cancer experts rejected an experimental Merck drug for a rare form of cancer on Tuesday while recommending approval of a GlaxoSmithKline treatment for the same disease. Neither drug appears to help patients live longer, but panelists said Glaxo's Votrient helped delay tumor growth in the most vulnerable patients. read more..
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