Cure for Cancer

KdjaCL

Scientists in Manchester say a cure for all types of cancer could be available on the NHS within five years.

The world's first patient trials in a technique which genetically engineers cells will take place at the city's Christie Hospital later this year.

The treatment - gene-modified t-cell therapy - could replace more intrusive treatments like chemotherapy.

The cells are fitted with a "tracker" device to kill cancer cells before being injected back into the patient.

Professor Robert Hawkins, clinical director of Medical oncology at the hospital, says the initial results of lab tests have been "spectacular".

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/manchester/4423847.stm


Interesting seem to have it nailed but then again how many false dawns in the treatment of Cancer have there been, hope it works altho may be too late for my father.


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DaBreno

Sorry to hear about your Dad.

Exciting stuff alright but as I know someone myself who is quite Ill with cancer, big broad statements like "We can cure cancer in 5 years" shouldnt be shouted out like that. Hope this stuff does work and this brutal disease is consigned to the scrapheap.

ds20prefecture

This may be of interest

http://aca.ninemsn.com.au/stories/1744.asp

Worth watching the video.

There is a doctor practicing this treatment here in Ireland, but I believe he is swamped with patients. PM me if you're interested in contacting him.