Possible breast cancer breakthrough
Jun. 1st, 2010 11:07 am![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
johnridleyPossible 100% effective breast cancer combo vaccine/cure.
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8714085.stm
Causes the immune system to attack a protein present in tumors and in lactating tissue. So once you're at an age where you're done breastfeeding, you can get the shot. Will prevent new tumors and also stop the growth of existing tumors.
No human trials have been done, but it's 100% effective in mouse trials
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8714085.stm
Causes the immune system to attack a protein present in tumors and in lactating tissue. So once you're at an age where you're done breastfeeding, you can get the shot. Will prevent new tumors and also stop the growth of existing tumors.
No human trials have been done, but it's 100% effective in mouse trials
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Date: 2010-06-01 08:51 pm (UTC)I hope for similar news for humans eventually.
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Date: 2010-06-01 08:53 pm (UTC)