'Cancer-killing pill' that appears to 'annihilate' solid tumours is now being tested on humans

https://news.sky.com/story/cancer-killing-pill-that-appears-to-annihilate-solid-tumours-is-now-being-tested-on-humans-12932133

While initial results are promising, the research so far has only concluded that AOH1996 can suppress tumour growth in cell and animal models - with the first phase of a clinical trial in humans now under way.

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MicroWave@lemmy.world · 12 pts · 3y (2 replies)
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bigkix@lemm.ee · 6 pts · 3y (1 reply)

*in vitro. Double blind studies on humans are a different ballpark.

MostlyBirds@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

It also says it worked in animals. Humans are just another animal, so...

oSillyScope@sh.itjust.works · 7 pts · 3y

Will be commercially available for only $2M per pill and not covered by any insurance.