Scientific breakthrough to help skin cancer

The video discusses the discovery of a drug that could block melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer. Scientists tested thousands of treatments on tadpoles, whose dark spots share an evolutionary link with cancer cell spread in humans. They found a drug, already used for arthritis, that significantly altered the tadpoles' appearance, indicating its potential against melanoma. This drug, Leflunomide, showed powerful effects on human melanoma cells and is even more effective when combined with another chemical in clinical trials. The University of East Anglia plans to start clinical trials soon. A patient story highlights the urgency and hope surrounding this discovery. If successful, this drug could save thousands of lives.

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