Prostrate cancer drug welcomed
A hi-tech prostate cancer drug that offers hope to men who have run out of treatment options became available in the UK. It will be trialled in the capital today.
New prostate drug developed in London
A new treatment for prostate cancer developed and trialled in London has been licensed for use.
Enzalutamide was developed by researchers at the Royal Marsden and University College London hospitals.
The one a day pill checks the spread of the cancer.
Reseachers say the most exciting aspect of this new drug is that is has very few side effects- unlike many cancer treatements.
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