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Trojan-Horse Therapy 'completely Eliminates' Prostate Cancer In Mice


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By James Gallagher Health and science reporter, BBC News

An experimental "Trojan-horse" cancer therapy has completely eliminated prostate cancer in experiments on mice, according to UK researchers.

The team hid cancer killing viruses inside the immune system in order to sneak them into a tumour.

Once inside, a study in the journal Cancer Research showed, tens of thousands of viruses were released to kill the cancerous cells.

Experts labelled the study "exciting," but human tests are still needed.

Full story: http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-20795977

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