A New Theoretical Approach for Cancer Prevention: A Novel Strategy of using Anti-Epileptic Medicines to Prevent Tumour Growth

2017 
This article is aimed at investigating the possibilities of preventing tumour growth associated with cancer by the use of Anti Epileptic Drugs The number of studies on the topic is still limited in number but more studies associated with the use of Anti Epileptic Medicine in cancer prevention can provide a much needed breakthrough in the prevention of cancer and tumour growth Success in this field will not only provide a new means by which to minimize or prevent metastasis but will also help in saving cost and time by using a drug already in use for a different function Recent studies have shown the possibility of some anti epileptic drugs in inhibiting the growth of cancer cells this though faces some challenges since there have also been links that suggest some of thisanti epileptic drugs can be carcinogenic to humans The analyses and information collection leading to the mentioned supposition has been done by assessing previous literature in the topic and further strengthen the case in a bid to raise attention of the scientific communities with the hope of further research on the area to potentially come up with a new treatment for cancer
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