August 11, 2010
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Novel therapeutic approaches represent the latest advances in targeted cancer therapy that may one day provide clinicians with a better means of custom-tailoring cancer treatment. Eventually, treatments may be individualized based on unique sets of molecular targets.
July 15, 2010
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The Academy delivers the latest news on biotech and oncology research, providing a link between the clinical world of cancer care and the university researchers who are pushing farther toward knowledge and discovery. In this issue: 1) University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX: Assessment Model for Lung Cancer Risk 2) Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Harvard Medical School, Boston, MA: Diabetes Drug Boosts Efficacy of Platinum Chemotherapy Agents, and more
July 14, 2010
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This issue features reports from: American Association for Cancer Research meeting April 14-18, 2007 Los Angeles, CA BIO International Convention May 6-9, 2007 Boston, MA
July 14, 2010
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Topics covered in this issue include: 1) High Cancer Drug Costs Altering the Research and Treatment Dynamic 2) $128 Million Settlement to Physicians 3) Coinsurance Change for Medicare Beneficiaries for Colon Cancer Screening, and more
July 14, 2010
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The Clinical Trials reported in this issue are: PHASE I: CuraGen, TopoTarget Begin Study of HDAC Inhibitor Candidate as Combination Therapy for Soft Tissue Sarcomas Ambrilia%u2019s Therapeutic Peptide Shows Clinical Activity in Metastatic Prostate Cancer Patients PHASE II: Alchemia%u2019s Precursory Evaluation of mCRC Study Presents Positive Efficacy Data IsoRay%u2019s Cesium-131 Established as Front-Line Treatment for Early-Stage Prostate Cancer, and more
July 14, 2010
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Physicians' Financial News focuses on news-making and/or notable companies in the oncology/biotech sector. In this issue: 1) Cell Therapeutics' Indolent NHL Agent Gets Fast Tracked 2) First Low-Molecular-Weight Heparin Approved for Extended Treatment to Reduce the Recurrence of Blood Clots in Patients with Cancer, and more
July 14, 2010
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Articles in this issue include: 1) Norway: Hopes for Trastuzamab Use in Endometrial Cancer 2) Switzerland: New Guidelines Highlight Use of Bisphosphonates in Elderly Patients With Bone Metastases 3) Italy: Bringing Out All of the Artillery to Fight Mesothelioma, and more
July 14, 2010
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The articles featured in this issue are: 1) Supplemental Drug Application Submitted for Postoperative Nausea and Vomiting by John D. Zoidis, MD 2) Medicare Proposes Limits on Coverage for Erythropoiesis-Stimulating Drugs by John D. Zoidis, MD 3) Femara Reduces Risk of Early Breast Cancer Relapse in Postmenopausal Women, and more
July 12, 2010
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Two separate studies show the relationship between hormone replacement therapy and women's cancers.
July 12, 2010
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The first revision in 12 years, the new guidelines are based on a growing body of evidence-based research and emphasize communication with the patient regarding risk, treatment options, and potential outcomes.
July 12, 2010
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With so many developments in the biotechnology industry, keeping up-to-date is more important than ever. Oncology & Biotech News is dedicated to helping practicing oncologists stay current on the latest therapeutic breakthroughs.