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Scientists: Earthworms May Treat Lung Cancer

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Polish scientists are looking at earthworms to find a cure for lung cancer.

In lab tests, worms' digestive fluids damaged cancer cells, while leaving normal cells unharmed.

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Researchers caution much more research is needed.

Lung cancer is the second most common form of disease in both men and women.

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