Thalidomide Shows Promise For Treatment Of Recurrent Ovarian Can...

Courtesy ScienceDaily Fri, 02/29/2008 - 10:00

Thalidomide, a drug blamed in the 1950s for causing birth defects, is now showing promise as a safe and effective treatment for women with recurrent ovarian cancer, according to a new study.

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