Jeannine
08-24-2009, 11:56 AM
New Drug improves Stem Cell Treatment for Cancer Patients
Stem cell treatment in cancer patients has been greatly improved by the use of a new drug, clinicians have said.
Plerixafor has allowed doctors to collect stem cells from patients where there had been previous difficulties.
The drug, which is not yet licensed, is being used at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow.
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http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8218150.stm
Stem cell treatment in cancer patients has been greatly improved by the use of a new drug, clinicians have said.
Plerixafor has allowed doctors to collect stem cells from patients where there had been previous difficulties.
The drug, which is not yet licensed, is being used at the Beatson West of Scotland Cancer Centre in Glasgow.
Continued...
http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/glasgow_and_west/8218150.stm