Skin Cancer Treatment

As far back as 2006, scientists at the John Hopkins University found that Viagra (Sildenafil Citrate) increases the activity of T cells in mice with cancer. These cells are a part of the immune system that fights tumors. A new study led by Viktor Umansky, from Heidelberg’s German Cancer Research Center put Viagra in the drinking water of mice with melanoma, the most lethal form of skin cancer. These mice wound up living twice longer than untreated subjects. Apparently, Sildenafil does this by triggering the immune system to resist cancer.

While melanoma is rather uncommon, it can be also highly dangerous, hence the importance of finding a skin cancer treatment that can help to eradicate this condition. A melanoma is a tumor that manifests itself through a change in the color or shape of an existing mole, or by the emergence of a new lump in the skin. These lesions are usually asymmetrical, with irregular borders, varied colors, a 6 mm or greater diameter; characteristics that can all change over time. A nodular melanoma, which is the most deadly form, is elevated above the surface of the skin, firm to the touch, and keeps growing.

Melanoma causes up to 75% of all deaths related to skin cancer. Treatments include surgical removal of the tumor, adjuvant treatment, chemo- and immunotherapy, and radiation therapy. However, Viagra online may be added to these treatments. If the drug proved as successful in humans as it has done in mice, it may very well be the case that people may be prescribed Sildenafil as a skin cancer treatment. Dr. Adam Lerner from the Boston University School of Medicine has confirmed the findings, saying that the studied mice have indeed shown a stronger immune system after being administered Sildenafil. Nevertheless, Umansky himself has admitted that more years of research are required before reaching definite conclusions.

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