Scientist Destroyed Breast Cancer Tumours in Days Without Chemo

Research revealed that scientists had tested the effectiveness of a pair of drugs- known as Herceptin- a.k.a. trastuzumab, and Lapatinib.

The two drugs are commonly used in breast cancer treatment already, but this is the first time they had been combined together and used before surgery and chemotherapy. What they found was they're able to eliminate some types of breast cancer in just 11 days.

The scientists aimed to use these drugs to combat a protein called HER2( human epidermal growth receptor 2) which affects the growth and division of cancer cells. It's also more likely to return than other cancer types.

What also makes this treatment so appealing is the fact that it eliminates the need for chemotherapy and surgery. The temporary effects like hair loss, vomiting and fatigue are also avoided, making this treatment less impactful on the body. Chemotherapy is not entirely effective, nor is it the right choice for a lot of patients, so any alternatives are welcomed.

Research results
257 women with HER2 positive breast cancer were selected for the study, with half being out on drug combo and the other half were the control group. What they found was that those on the drug ,11% had no cancer cells remaining two weeks and 17% of the cases had dramatically shrunken tumours.

Compared to the control group who were only given Hereptin, they're found to have 0% with no trace of cancer cells and only 3 % showed a drop in tumour size. Clearly the two drugs combined have a major effect on breast cancer cells as opposed to being used on their own.

The problem currently however, is that Herceptin's licensing makes it available for use alongside chemo and not alone. The results of this study may help to change that view.

Although, there is still a lot of work to be done, hopefully, this is a major step in the fight against one of the world's deadliest diseases. With medical advancements improving every year, it's entirely possible this could happen sooner than we think.

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HERBAL TEA- TO FIGHT BREAST CANCER !

Extracts from the plant known as virgin's mantle, which is used as a medicinal tea in some countries, can kill cancerous cells in the test tube.  

The plant-based tea is already drunk by women in rural Pakistan who have breast cancer, but until now its use as a treatment has been regarded as folklore.

Research  suggests it contains potent anti-cancer agents that act singly or in combination against the proliferation of cancer cells. 

Laboratory tests showed they arrested the growth of cells within five hours of application and caused them to die within 24 hours. 

The plant, which has the botanical name Fagonia cretica, is found in arid, desert regions of Pakistan, India, Africa and parts of Europe. 

Researchers found herbal tea made from the extract of the plant destroys cancer cells but, unlike conventional chemotherapy, treatment does not damage normal breast cells, thus reducing side effects. 

Reports from breast cancer sufferers in Pakistan suggest that the plant extract does not trigger any serious side effects such as loss of hair, drop in blood count or diarrhoea. 

The research found the plant extract had a novel mechanism which could remedy defects in cell DNA that would normally resist tumour growth. 

An impaired DNA response not only allows the cancer to flourish, it also inhibits the way chemotherapy works which reduces its effectiveness. 

However, they live for a long time without losing their hair or putting on a large amount of weight, or experiencing other toxic side effects associated with chemotherapy, so we are confident this extract has something to contribute.

Stringent safety tests would be needed in developing a drug based on the extract. 

At present the herbal tea is being used to treat Asians but there might be different effects in Caucasian patients.