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November 7, 2011

Light 'promising' in cancer fight

BBC News - Light 'promising' in cancer fight:

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Light is a "promising" tool in the fight against cancer, say researchers in the US.

A study, published in Nature Medicine, showed how a drug could be created which sticks to tumours, but is then only activated when hit by specific waves of light.

It means a treatment can be highly targeted and not damage the surrounding tissue.

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