Chemotherapy After Breast Cancer Surgery Effective for Older Women, Too

SUNDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- It's clear that chemotherapy after breast cancer surgery increases survival rates. But many older women aren't being offered this potentially lifesaving treatment.

 Don't Lose Sight of Vision Care, Group Urges

SUNDAY, Feb. 17 (HealthDay News) -- As part of its efforts to educate Americans about age-related macular degeneration (AMD), Prevent Blindness America has declared February Age-Related Macular Degeneration Awareness Month.

 Health Highlights: Feb. 17, 2008

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