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To: PetroniusMaximus

“They predicted one drug, letrozole, would remedy Alzheimer’s in neurons; and another, irinotecan, would help glia. Letrozole is usually used to treat breast cancer; irinotecan is usually used to treat colon and lung cancer.”

https://www.ucsf.edu/news/2025/07/430386/do-these-two-cancer-drugs-have-what-it-takes-beat-alzheimers

“Letrozole, sold under the brand name Femara among others, is an aromatase inhibitor medication that is used in the treatment of breast cancer for post-menopausal women.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letrozole

“Irinotecan, sold under the brand name Camptosar among others, is an anti-cancer medication used to treat colon cancer and small cell lung cancer.”

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irinotecan


45 posted on 01/13/2026 8:01:55 AM PST by Brian Griffin
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To: Brian Griffin

Thanks for this!


46 posted on 01/13/2026 8:19:38 AM PST by PetroniusMaximus
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