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Treatment milestone? Kenya’s cancer 'cure' set for decisive trials

A cervical cancer treatment originated in Kenya is set for a decisive research phase in Australia and New Zealand. The treatment, a combination of two HIV drugs, will from January be tested on 36 volunteers with early cervical cancer.

The one-year clinical trials will be testing whether the viginal ointment is able to treat or cure cervical cancer in the early stages. Sponsored by a New Zealand pharmaceutical company, the trials will also assess the effectiveness, safety and tolerability of the treatment.

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