Tumors In Advanced Kidney Cancer Treated With Experimental Drug

September 28th, 2007 | Category: Cancer

A new drug has shown promise in patients with advanced kidney cancer whose options run out after their tumour fails to reply to the cutting edge therapy.The study, presented at the European Cancer Conference (ECCO 14) in Barcelona, showed that the

experimental drug, axitinib, shrank tumours and delayed progression of the disease in a group of patients who are among the toughest to treat. [click link for full article]

Original post by Women’s Health / Gynecology News From Medical News Today

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