Could Viagra, the widely used drug for erectile dysfunction, become part of the fight against cancer?

A new study suggests that sildenafil, commonly known by its brand name Viagra, may help slow the spread of cancer by limiting the ability of cancer cells to use cholesterol—an essential component that helps them migrate and form new tumors.

Researchers say the drug's anti-metastatic effects could become even stronger when combined with statins, which reduce cholesterol production. The findings, published in the journal Cancer Research, also indicate that patients taking sildenafil showed improved survival rates.

While the research is promising, scientists emphasize that more clinical studies are needed before Viagra can be recommended as a cancer treatment.

Viagra May Help Fight Cancer Spread? Scientists Discover Promising New Use for Sildenafil

A promising new drug is raising hopes for bladder cancer patients by potentially reducing the need for life-changing surgery. Researchers say the treatment could mark a significant step forward in cancer care, offering patients an alternative approach while improving quality of life.

Could this breakthrough transform the future of bladder cancer treatment? Here's what the latest findings reveal.

:ngame-changer for Bladder Cancer Patients?

In a world-first, lung cancer vaccine trials have been launched in seven countries, which could revolutionise the way the deadly disease is treated, and possibly prevented.

Can vaccines prevent cancer? World's first lung cancer vaccine trials will have answers

Cancer is perhaps the most dreaded of all long-term illnesses that come with a very high fatality rate. Now, a group of scientists have made a groundbreaking discovery that a common type of mouth bacteria can potentially "melt" certain cancers.

'Eureka moment': Scientists discover THIS common mouth bacteria can 'melt' cancer

In recent years, a concerning trend has emerged: cancer rates are on the rise among younger generations. While cancer has long been associated with aging, an increasing number of cases are now affecting individuals in their twenties, thirties, and forties.

Understanding why cancer rates are rising among younger generations

In a major breakthrough, scientists have reportedly discovered a ‘kill switch’ that triggers the death of cancer cells. California experts from UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center in Sacramento said they identified a protein on a receptor that can be designed to kill cancer cells.

In major breakthrough, scientists discover ‘kill switch' that can eliminate cancer cells