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This could change the way cancer is treated

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Melanie Kennedy, diagnosed with breast cancer, explores repurposed drugs like doxycycline and metformin alongside NHS chemotherapy to extend her life.

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Channel: The Economist

This could change the way cancer is treated

2019• 5 minPG

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Melanie Kennedy, diagnosed with breast cancer, explores repurposed drugs like doxycycline and metformin alongside NHS chemotherapy to extend her life.

Synopsis

Melanie Kennedy, diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, faces a dire prognosis after the disease metastasizes to her liver. As a mother of two, she seeks experimental treatments to prolong her life. Kennedy explores repurposed drugs, including doxycycline, metformin, and a statin, in conjunction with conventional chemotherapy from the National Health Service (NHS). The documentary examines the potential of these existing medications, such as aspirin, originally used for pain relief, now being investigated for their anti-cancer properties, highlighting the urgency of innovative treatment options.

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