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Taxol, a chemotherapy drug used in cancer treatment, is isolated from the bark of the Pacific yew tree. But taking yew orally is poisonous.

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A fundraiser is also in the works for . Featuring live music by the Noble Crew, the dinner and dance starts at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25. There will also be an online auction beginning May 21, where those at the event will have the chance to place the final bids on these and more items. For more information, search Kyli香蕉视频直播檚 Fight on Facebook.

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