Breast Cancer

Ancient Chinese Folk Remedy May Hold Key To Nontoxic Cancer Treatment

Published in Cancer Weekly, December 18th, 2001

Two bioengineering researchers at the University of Washington have discovered a promising potential treatment for cancer among the ancient arts of Chinese folk medicine.

Research Professor Henry Lai and Assistant Research Professor Narendra Singh have exploited the chemical properties of a wormwood derivative to target breast cancer cells, with surprisingly effective results. A study in the November 27, 2001, issue of the journal Life Sciences describes how the derivative killed virtually all human breast cancer cells exposed to it within 16 hours.

"Not only does it appear to be effective, but it's very selective," Lai said. "It's highly...

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Source: Cancer Weekly (2001-12-18)

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