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How beta blockers might "switch off" breast cancer spread

How beta blockers might "switch off" breast cancer spread

Update: 2025-08-29
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Beta blockers are commonly used to treat heart conditions because they’re able to block the effects of stress hormones.

Now Australian researchers are uncovering their potential in stopping the progression of triple negative breast cancer.

Stress hormones can speed up the spread of cancer – so they’ve looked for a way to switch off that process.

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How beta blockers might "switch off" breast cancer spread

How beta blockers might "switch off" breast cancer spread

Australian Broadcasting Corporation