"Revolutionary" class of cancer drugs approved for use in EuropeSeptember 24, 2019 - 12:10 AMT PanARMENIAN.Net - A "revolutionary" new class of cancer drug that can treat a wide range of tumours has been approved for use in Europe for the first time, the BBC reports. Tumour-agnostic drugs do not care where the cancer is growing in the body as long as it has a specific genetic abnormality inside. UK doctors testing the drugs said they were "a really exciting thing". They said the approach had the potential to cure more patients and cut side-effects. The drug that has been approved is called larotrectinib. Charlotte Stevenson, a two-year-old from Belfast, was one of the first patients to benefit. She was diagnosed with infantile fibrosarcoma, a cancer of the body's connective tissue. She has been treated with larotrectinib as part of a clinical trial at the Royal Marsden Sutton, in London, for the past year. Her mum, Esther, said: "We knew that our options were limited [so] we decided to give it a try and are so glad that we did. "We have been able to watch Charlotte develop and grow at a rapid rate, making up for lost time in so many ways and amazing us all with her energy and enthusiasm for life. "She can now have a relatively normal life and, best of all, the drug has had an incredible impact on the tumour." Related links: Top stories Authorities said a total of 192 Azerbaijani troops were killed and 511 were wounded during Azerbaijan’s offensive. In 2023, the Azerbaijani government will increase the country’s defense budget by more than 1.1 billion manats ($650 million). The bill, published on Monday, is designed to "eliminate the shortcomings of an unreasonably broad interpretation of the key concept of "compatriot". The earthquake caused a temporary blackout, damaged many buildings and closed a number of rural roads. Partner news | Scholz hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan peace treaty will be signed this year German Chancellor Olaf Scholz hopes that a peace treaty between Armenia and Azerbaijan will be signed this year. Ucom equips four bus stops in Ijevan with free Wi-Fi Ucom now provides free Wi-Fi coverage in smart bus stops in four communities of Ijevan. Armenia, Russia discuss life extension of Metsamor nuclear plant Issues regarding the extension of life of the 2nd power unit of the Armenian Nuclear Power Plant were discussed in Yerevan. Armenians stage more campaigns against territorial concessions to Azerbaijan Protesters blocked more roads across Armenia on Friday, April 26 in continuing attempts to scuttle territorial concessions to Azerbaijan. |