Schizophrenia drug 'kills cancer'

[dyslimbic]

http://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/scotland/tayside_and_central/6927589.stm


Schizophrenia drug 'kills cancer'
Researcher (pic: Eyewire, Inc.)
Rimcazole works against a broad range of cancers
A schizophrenia drug developed at Dundee University is to be tested as a new cancer treatment.

Ground-breaking research has revealed Rimcazole can also be used to fight cancer.

Scientists have discovered it restricts the growth of tumours and kills cancer cells, but has little toxic effect on healthy tissue.

Clinical trials will get under way later this year, with conclusive results expected within two years.

Researchers said Rimcazole appeared to work against a broad range of cancers, including those that are resistant to existing drugs.

[michael178]

My son has a mental illness, and I used to sample some of the drugs he took, including one commonly used for schizophrenia. I never sampled anything after that, tho. Talk about brain fog, that drug was brain glue, and powerful... so I am not sure your news is necessarily good news. I am glad for the schizophrenia patients tho that they will get a double benefit taking the drug, if any group needs a break and has earned one, they have.