Diabetes drug might fight cancer
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) — A drug widely used to treat high blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may hold some promise in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung cancer, according to extremely preliminary findings in a mouse study. In the September issue of Cancer Prevention Research, researchers report that metformin was associated [...]
Diabetes drug might fight cancer
In use for years, metformin has few side effects
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Diabetes Drug Might Fight Cancer, Fri 3 Sep 10 from U.S. News
Metformin may protect against lung cancer
Metformin, a drug commonly used to treat type 2 diabetes, shows potential in the prevention of tobacco-induced lung tumors, according to early research conducted at the National Cancer Institute ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from PhysOrg
Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay
CHICAGO (Reuters) - The common diabetes drug metformin may hold promise as a way to keep smokers from developing lung cancer, U.S. researchers said on Wednesday.
Thu 2 Sep 10 from Reuters
Diabetes drug may keep lung cancer at bay, Wed 1 Sep 10 from Reuters
Diabetes drug can reduce risk of cancer, researchers find
Metformin reduced the development of lung tumors in mice by more than 70%. Clinical trials on humans for lung, breast and prostate cancer are being organized.A growing body of evidence suggests ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from L.A. Times
Diabetes drug may have cancer uses
HOUSTON, Sept. 2 (UPI) -- An ancient herbal remedy whose active ingredient is the main constituent of a modern diabetes drug may help combat cancer, two U.S. studies show. Cancer - ...
Thu 2 Sep 10 from UPI
Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Lower Lung Cancer Rate in Mice
By Amanda GardnerHealthDay Reporter WEDNESDAY, Sept. 1 (HealthDay News) — A drug widely used to treat high blood sugar in type 2 diabetics may hold some promise in the prevention of tobacco-induced ...
Wed 1 Sep 10 from Health News
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