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Vegetable Compounds Effective In Treating Triple-Negative Breast Cancer, Study Shows

From the Huffington Post – Broccoli and Brussels sprouts have their place on both sides of the good vs. good for you debate, but regardless of which side you’re on, researchers say there’s a new reason to bone up on both — breast health.

According to findings being presented at the 2012 American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) Annual Meeting and Exposition, a new compound created from a rich source in vegetables, including broccoli and brussel sprouts, has been developed to combat triple-negative breast cancer (TNBC), the particularly aggressive form of the disease that disproportionately affects black women.

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