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A dab of gel could do away with cervical cancer.

Authors :
Page, Michael le
Source :
New Scientist. 11/27/2004, Vol. 184 Issue 2475, p15-15. 1/2p. 1 Color Photograph.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

The article presents information about the development of a gel used for the treatment of early-stage cervical cancer. It might be possible to combat early-stage cervical cancer simply by applying a gel to a woman's cervix, rather than removing abnormal cells surgically. The team developing the gel hopes to carry out clinical trials in Great Britain soon, and similar gels could one day be developed to treat other cancers on accessible surfaces. Cervical cancer kills almost a quarter of a million women worldwide each year.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
02624079
Volume :
184
Issue :
2475
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New Scientist
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
15274366