Children with aggressive cancer could be treated with adult drugs

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Hope for children battling cancer as scientists find youngsters can be treated with adult drugs and be spared from gruelling chemotherapy

Scientists tested the genetic make-up of tumours in around 200 children. They found they can match it with drugs that exist but are only used in adults. The research could spell the end of the current 'one size fits all' chemotherapy.

 

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