Breast cancer drug switch improves survival
A new study shows switching to exemestane after 2.5 years on tamoxifen substantially extends cancer free survival and reduces side effects. Patients experience a 33 percent increase in survival without cancer and delayed onset of cancer in the opposite breast.
New breast cancer drug shows promise over tamoxifen
International trial finds postmenopausal women with early stage cancer who switch from tamoxifen to exemestane after two years have a one third lower recurrence risk, fewer side effects, and reduced cancer in the other breast. Experts say exemestane could become a new standard for high risk patients.
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Second person pleads guilty in rape and drowning case
LITCHFIELD Conn AP a second person pleaded guilty Wednesday to charges in the 1997 abduction gang rape and drowning of a 13 year old girl Maggie Mae Bennett 25 was one of three women and five men arrested in 2002 after a four year investigation into the death of Maryann Measles Bennett pleaded guilty to kidnapping tampering with a witness and evidence and risk of injury to a minor Prosecutors said the men were angry because Measles told police she had sex with two of them Alan Walter Jr 25 and Keith Foster 27 The women were jealous and upset Bennett faces 15 to 20 years in prison and agreed to testify against the six remaining defendants Bennett's attorney said she was satisfied with the plea agreement and it was unclear when Bennett would be sentenced
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Wyoming approves massive public works plan with 1.2B surplus
Wyoming lawmakers approve a 1.2 billion surplus funds plan doubling last year's spend. They authorize 500 million for public works and set aside 250 million in savings. Projects include prisons schools and athletic facilities while health care education and state payroll gains are funded. The move aims to attract back residents amid migration declines and boosts university and community college endowments.
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Council of State Governments
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University of Wyoming
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