bA new tablet doubles the life expectancy in females with
lung cancer and is regarded as the 'most exciting types of treatments' so far./b
The pill, crizotinib,
is known to act on a specific cancer gene mutation, chiefly found in females in
the age group of 30 to 50 years. It blocks the cancer cell signals and prevents
further spread of the cancer.
Prof. Katia Boleti,
Consultant Oncologist at the Royal Free Hospital in London, mentioned,
"These are young people with families, ...
bA new tablet doubles the life expectancy in females with
lung cancer and is regarded as the 'most exciting types of treatments' so far./b
The pill, crizotinib,
is known to act on a specific cancer gene mutation, chiefly found in females in
the age group of 30 to 50 years. It blocks the cancer cell signals and prevents
further spread of the cancer.
Prof. Katia Boleti,
Consultant Oncologist at the Royal Free Hospital in London, mentioned,
"These are young people with families, ...