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New drug slowed tumour growth in men with prostate cancer

Olaparib delays cancer growth by months, which means the increased lifespan

30-Sep-2019

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Olaparib is the first genetically targeted drug for fighting prostate cancer.

Drug works by targeting and killing cancer cells with faulty genetic code.

Olaparib could be made available to patients in the next couple of years.

Drug is also called Lynparza and made by AstraZeneca.

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Cancer Research UK

Independent cancer charity focused on saving lives through research, influence and information

Johann de Bono

Consultant at the Institute of Cancer Research

Matthew Hobbs

Deputy Director of Research at Prostate Cancer UK

Nicholas James

Professor of Clinical Oncology specialising in urological cancer.

Prostate Cancer UK

Care for people with prostate cancer.

The Institute of Cancer Research (ICR)

One of the world’s most influential cancer research organizations

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Cancer