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FDA Approves Brain Tumor Device

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The FDA has approved a portable device that appears to slow the progression of a common type of brain cancer.

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" The FDA has approved a portable device that appears to slow the progression of a common type of brain and they're the device per patient with the granted Leo left alone multi Norma and works by sending electrical impulses directly to the site of the tumor to float cell growth. In clinical trial the device so similar survival rates to those treated with chemotherapy but without the side effects like nausea infection and fatigue. The FDA -- because of the risk of neurological problems the device should only be used after other treatment have failed."

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FDA Approves Brain Tumor Device