
                         Roanoke Times
                 Copyright (c) 1995, Landmark Communications, Inc.

DATE: TUESDAY, May 22, 1990                   TAG: 9005220239
SECTION: NATIONAL/INTERNATIONAL                    PAGE: A8   EDITION: STATE 
SOURCE: 
DATELINE: WASHINGTON                                LENGTH: Short

ANTI-ACNE DRUG BLOCKS GROWTH OF NEW TUMORS

The widely used acne drug Accutane appears to significantly block the growth of new tumors in people being treated for smoking-related cancer of the mouth and throat, according to a study released Monday.

The new research suggests that Accutane, an artificial form of vitamin A, can prevent the development of second tumors, perhaps by halting the progression of smoking-related injury to the body.

- Associated Press

by CNB