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	Podcast:		Checkpoint
	Episode:		Zebrafish could be used to treat cancer treatment side effects
	Category:		News & Politics
	Duration:		00:06:39
	Publish Date:		2026-02-19 03:43:00
	Description:		A humble stripey fish could be key to treating a chronic & painful swelling condition that's a common side effect of some breast cancer treatment. Lymphoedema usually affects the arms or legs and can be caused by cancer treatments that remove or damage the lymph nodes. Auckland University scientists have discovered a molecule in Zebrafish larva that offers hope of a treatment. Lead researcher, Dr Jonathan Astin spoke to Lisa Owen.
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