Clues To Prevent Spread Of Ovarian Cancer

Courtesy ScienceDaily  Tue, 03/18/2008 - 07:00

A drug that blocks production of an enzyme that enables ovarian cancer to gain a foothold in a new site can slow the spread of the disease and prolong survival in mice, but only if the drug is given early in the disease process.


 

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