Drug hope for advanced melanoma (BBC)

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Scientists say they have developed a drug that can treat the most deadly form of skin cancer in its most advanced, incurable stages.

Malignant melanoma is the most rapidly increasing cancer in the UK, largely due to sun exposure.

An experimental drug PLX4032 (R7204) could help many patients with incurable disease live longer with the disease in check, early trial results suggest.

Roche and Plexxikon presented the work at a renowned US cancer meeting.
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PLX4032 works by seeking out and destroying tumour cells carrying the BRAF mutation implicated in 60% malignant melanomas.
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more: http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/8076743.stm

[uppityperson]

1. That would be great. thank you for the article

[xchrom]

2. RUN FOR THE HILLS -- BIG PHARMA IS AT IT AGAIN!!!

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[xchrom]

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