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Cytoxan May Help for Scleroderma Lung Disease

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Cytoxan, a drug used to fight lung cancer, has been found to benefit patients with scleroderma as well. 
 
Scleroderma is an immune system disorder in which connective tissue is targeted, leading to scar tissue potentially throughout the body. One area of particular danger is the lungs. 
 
There is no cure but studies have found Cytoxan may slow the progression of lung damage. 
 
However, it should only be used when absolutely necessary, since it has serious side effects including development of some cancers.

Cancer Drug Some Help for Scleroderma

WebMD - 6/21/2006 6:40 PM

June 21, 2006 - The cancer drug Cytoxan offers a small benefit to scleroderma patients, a major clinical trial shows.
 
In people with scleroderma, the body's immune system attacks connective tissues throughout the body. This leads to formation of scar tissue in the skin and organs. Many patients die from scleroderma-related lung disease
 
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