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September 1st, 2010, 02:20 PM
Diabetes drug shows potential as a cancer fighter

Wed Sep. 01 2010 2:23:53 PM

http://ottawa.ctv.ca/servlet/an/local/CTVNews/20100901/metformin-lung-cacer-100901/20100901/?hub=OttawaHome

An inexpensive drug that's already used to treat type 2 diabetes could find new life as a cancer fighter, with two new studies suggesting it can fight off colon cancer and even prevent lung cancer in smokers.