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A new gold-based drug can slow tumor growth in animals by 82% and target cancers more selectively than standard chemotherapy drugs, according to a study by Australian and Indian researchers. (www.news-medical.net)
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[โ€“] CitizenKong@lemmy.world 7 points 1 month ago (1 children)

We found the cure for cancer! It's gold!

Anybody not filthy rich: ...

[โ€“] rooster_butt@lemm.ee 3 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Some chemotherapy drugs are platinum based so we are already getting the fancy metals.

Edit: actually read the article after commenting and they mentioned platinum based chemotherapy as the current treatment.