Weed sap could aid in non-melanoma skin cancers

[Guest guest]

Sap from a common weed could help treat basal cell carcinoma and squamous cell

carcinoma non-melanoma skin cancers, in an early clinical trial.

Both are found in CLL patients in greater numbers than age adjusted population

and squamous cell carcinoma is far more aggressive in CLL patients. Hartley BE

et al.

The BBC article states a caution...

" It is also very important to note that this is definitely not a treatment

people should be trying out at home.

" Exposure of the sap to mucous producing surfaces, such as the eyes, results in

extreme inflammation and can lead to hospitalisation. "

Source: BBC Heath:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/health-12275507

More on Skin cancers and CLL:

http://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/564393_5

~chris

CLL CANADA