Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 http://www.sunsmart.com.au/s/facts/patient_skin_cancer_trials.html RADIUM WEED A CURE FOR NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER Extracts from Euphorbia peplus, commonly known as radium weed or petty spurge, have been shown by scientists at Queensland Institute of Medical Research to have promise as a treatment for squamous and basal cell carcinomas and other non-melanoma skin cancers. The study, conducted on behalf of Peplin Biotech a company which has patented the active compounds in the weed, showed complete removal of the lesions in 90 per cent of the cases treated. Patients involved in the trial were mainly the very elderly, for whom surgery was considered inappropriate, or others for whom convential therapy had failed. Current Status Limited local inflammation appears to be the only side effect of the radium weed treatment. However, more extensive trials over several years are considered necessary to confirm the long-term effect and ensure patient safety. Experts point out that attempts at self-treatment with the plant could be dangerous. The milky sap causes irritation to normal skin and can cause blindness if it comes in contact with the eyes. Anyone with skin lesions should always seek advice from a medical practitioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted August 17, 2003 Report Share Posted August 17, 2003 http://www.sunsmart.com.au/s/facts/patient_skin_cancer_trials.html RADIUM WEED A CURE FOR NON-MELANOMA SKIN CANCER Extracts from Euphorbia peplus, commonly known as radium weed or petty spurge, have been shown by scientists at Queensland Institute of Medical Research to have promise as a treatment for squamous and basal cell carcinomas and other non-melanoma skin cancers. The study, conducted on behalf of Peplin Biotech a company which has patented the active compounds in the weed, showed complete removal of the lesions in 90 per cent of the cases treated. Patients involved in the trial were mainly the very elderly, for whom surgery was considered inappropriate, or others for whom convential therapy had failed. Current Status Limited local inflammation appears to be the only side effect of the radium weed treatment. However, more extensive trials over several years are considered necessary to confirm the long-term effect and ensure patient safety. Experts point out that attempts at self-treatment with the plant could be dangerous. The milky sap causes irritation to normal skin and can cause blindness if it comes in contact with the eyes. Anyone with skin lesions should always seek advice from a medical practitioner. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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