Anti-fungal drug starves tumors

Anti-fungal drug starves tumors

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An inexpensive antifungal drug slows tumor growth and shows promise as a chemotherapy for cancer, according to a new study from the University of Texas at Austin.

Thiabendazole—an FDA-approved, generic drug taken orally that has been in clinical use for 40 years as an antifungal—is not currently used for cancer therapy.

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