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Megestrol Acetate Reduces Hot Flashes in Women With Breast Cancer
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Title Megestrol Acetate Reduces Hot Flashes in Women With Breast Cancer
Url http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/572843?src=rss
Description A 20-mg daily dose of the progestin megestrol acetate significantly reduces vasomotor symptoms in women with breast cancer, according to the results of a multicenter, phase III, double-blind, trial published in the April 1st issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology. Reuters Health Information
Category Articles > Obstetrics and Gynecology
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Date Apr 12, 2008
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