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One jab breakthrough for testicular cancer

Mon, 2008-10-06 05:00 — ABN

A COMMON form of testicular cancer can be cured with a single jab of chemotherapy, researchers revealed yesterday.

Carboplatin – currently often used to treat ovarian and lung cancer – could replace the need for radiotherapy in men with early-stage seminoma.

Experts say the drug is a "safer cure" for the cancer, with fewer long-term health risks.

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