Monday, November 19, 2012

Researchers Find Clue to Prevent Heart Damage in Mesothelioma Patients Treated with Doxorubicin

Doxorubicin, a drug against mesothelioma cancer,
could lead to heart failure.

Researchers at the University of Texas discovered the reason behind the cardiotoxity of Doxorubicin, a platinum-based drug used to combat mesothelioma, and certain types of cancer. According to Mesothelioma Help, the drug was discovered to cause heart failure in some patients.  The researchers said that their findings will help improve cancer care since it will lead to developing new, heart-friendly drugs to treat mesothelioma.



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