NBC NEWS reported Friday night on a fascinating new cancer treatment which uses a new experimental drug called T-DM1. The drug is affectionately known by the doctors and patients who have see its miraculous effects, as “The Magic Bullet”. Effectively, the drug is a batch of engineered herceptin antibodies which are coupled with a powerful toxin. The antibodies zipline straight to the cancer cells, where the toxins blast directly through the front doors — killing each cancer cell, while leaving the healthy neighbouring cells safe and sound. The incredible new T-DM1 treatment works so well on the select group of patients who have had access to it, that they show next to zero side effects. Take a look at the incredible story below of one woman whose Magic Bullet treatment has given her a brand new life. Doctors never like using the term “miracle drug” when talking about cancer, but many doctors are indeed using these this description when talking about T-DM1. You can learn more about this incredible new drug by visiting MSN Health.
