Anti-inflammatory cancer drug could dramatically reduce risk of heart

Anti-inflammatory cancer drug could dramatically reduce risk of heart

A drug commonly used to treat kidney cancer could be offered to people who have suffered heart attacks. Researchers have discovered that treating victims with aldesleukin dramatically reduced inflammation in their arteries. It is a normal part of the body’s immune response to injury or infection but it has been linked to an increased risk … Read more

Breast cancer drug denied on NHS gives incurable women ‘precious extra time’

Breast cancer drug denied on NHS gives incurable women ‘precious extra time’

A wonder drug denied to hundreds of women in England with incurable breast cancer cuts the risk of the disease spreading by more than a third, a study suggests. Findings presented at the world’s largest cancer conference have added fuel to the fire for campaigners who are demanding that health chiefs and manufacturers strike a … Read more