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New Cervical Cancer Treatment Reduces Death Risk by 40%

A study reveals significant survival benefits from a revised treatment regimen involving induction chemotherapy before chemoradiation.

  • Researchers at University College London led a decade-long study involving 500 patients from five countries.
  • The new regimen involves a short course of chemotherapy before the standard chemoradiation treatment.
  • Results show a 40% reduction in death risk and a 35% decrease in cancer recurrence within five years.
  • The treatment uses existing, affordable drugs and can be quickly implemented globally.
  • Experts urge the widespread adoption of this regimen, highlighting its potential to significantly improve survival rates.
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