Common anemia medication shows unexpected potential in cancer treatment

MedicalXpress | мая 28, 2026

Common medications used to treat anemia may also slow down cancer cell growth, according to new research from Finland. Researchers from the University of Oulu and the University of Eastern Finland discovered that these drugs affect cell metabolism and growth in ways previously unknown. The findings, published in Redox Biology, suggest that the drugs could benefit cancer patients who often suffer from anemia, potentially treating two problems at once.