Breast cancer survivor finds strength in kindness and faith
Nicole Phillips wife of Ohio University coach Saul Phillips battled a left breast cancer diagnosis after a routine May mammogram. She underwent a mastectomy and tissue expansion, choosing single rather than double mastectomy to avoid delay. She credits acts of kindness and faith for resilience and promotes routine checkups ahead of the Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Athens where she serves as honorary chair.
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Tamoxifen May Boost Fight Against MRSA in Mice
UCSD researchers fed tamoxifen to mice then exposed them to dangerous MRSA strains. The drug increased survival by about one third, linking tumor therapy to enhanced neutrophil activity. Human trials are not yet planned, but researchers hope the finding spurs clinical testing.
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