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Improving Breast Cancer Drugs

Identify new compounds that have similar efficacy with fewer side effects than current compounds such as tamoxifen.

Collaborators

• Dr. John Williams, Rhode Island College
• Dr. Matt Stoner, University of Rhode Island
• Dr. Rebeka Merson, Rhode Island College
• Dr. Karen Almeida, Rhode Island College
• Dr. James N. Jacob, Organomed Corporation

Summary

Pharmaceutical cancer treatment takes a significant toll on the patient’s body. Hair falls out and weight is lost as the treatment attacks not only the cancer, but healthy cells as well. Many of the most popular drug treatments also pose risks of stroke, infertility and other types of cancer.

While pharmaceutical treatments for cancer, especially breast cancer, have improved in the last few decades, researchers have yet to develop a treatment that specifically attacks cancerous cells, sparing patients any serious side effects.

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