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Breakthrough Triple-Drug Therapy Eradicates Tumors in Mice

1/30/2026

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A triple-drug therapy developed by Mariano Barbacid at Spain's National Cancer Research Centre completely eliminated tumors in mice and left 16 of 18 animals disease-free for more than 200 days.
The therapy targets multiple cancer pathways to prevent resistance.
Researchers caution that further work is needed before initiating human trials.
The study highlights potential for innovative treatments in a field often overshadowed by other cancers.

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Story summary

A triple-drug therapy developed by Mariano Barbacid at Spain's National Cancer Research Centre completely eliminated tumors in mice and left 16 of 18 animals disease-free for more than 200 days.
The therapy targets multiple cancer pathways to prevent resistance.
Researchers caution that further work is needed before initiating human trials.
The study highlights potential for innovative treatments in a field often overshadowed by other cancers.