Researchers at the Kurchatov Institute in Russia have discovered a new effective way to fight breast cancer.

According to Izvestia daily, specialists have studied the effect of various toxic substances on cancer cells. And it turned out that lead-212 is a promising compound for the treatment of oncological diseases.

It was found out that the lead-212 isotope has 10 hours of half-break-down, which makes it convenient to use in clinical practice. During this time, it is possible to produce a drug, bring it to a medical facility, and inject it into the patient, where the lead will break down and damage the tumor through the radiation emitted as a result of the breakdown.

As per researchers, lead-212 can be a universal tool for the targeted treatment of any type of malignant tumors.

Researchers plan to study this compound in more detail later. 

Also, the recommended dosages for the uptake of lead-212 are being studied.