Anyone on metformin for recurrent nsclc?
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Dear Hturytteb
Thank you for your post. At present not enough research is supportive enough of metformin being used to prevent spread of NSCLC. A retrospective study showed that those who had diabetes and were on metformin were less likely to proceed to secondary cancer. But further and more detailed trials are required.
There are ongoing trials looking at this of which I have placed a link; clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show...
The following article may be of interest about the use of metformin in cancers:
mdanderson.org/publications...
It is encouraging that there are 4 open clinical trials in the UK at present on metformin in early cancers- see link below
cancerresearchuk.org/about-...
If you wish to discuss anything you can call us on our free nurse led helpline number on 0800 358 7200
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The Roy Castle Support Team
