E-mail this story - Joplin Globe
Globe/T. Rob Brown Vince Mikeska, of Newtonia, talks about his efforts to keep on going. He was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer May 6, his wife suffered serious injuries in the May 10 tornado, and their house was destroyed. Co-workers at Mikeska
New lung-cancer treatment - Chicago Tribune
A non-surgical procedure used to treat liver cancer also holds promise for lung cancer patients. Percutaneous image-guided radio frequency ablation, which takes less than an hour, targets large tumors with no harm to surrounding healthy tissue
Fresh hope for lung cancer victims - Presstv
Cuban scientists unveil a therapeutic lung cancer vaccine they say is the world’s first in extending the lives of victims by up to five months. “It is the first registered vaccine in the world designed to battle lung cancer,” said Dr. Gisela Gonzalez
Cuba unveils ‘first’ lung cancer vaccine - Irish Times
Cuban scientists said today the first vaccine to extend lives of lung cancer patients has been approved by Cuban authorities for use and is available in the island’s hospitals. The drug, CimaVax EGF, has been shown to increase survival rates on
Howie Dorough’s Father Dies - 103.7 Q
Backstreet Boy Howie Dorough’s father, Hoke, passed away in his sleep, People.com reports. He was 69. Hoke Dorough was diagnosed with brain and lung cancer in March. And the Backstreet Boys canceled a string of tour dates so that Howie could be with
Cuba approves lung cancer vaccine - MSNBC
HAVANA - Cuban scientists said on Tuesday the first vaccine to extend lives of lung cancer patients has been approved by Cuban authorities for use and is available in the island’s hospitals. The drug, CimaVax EGF, has been shown to increase survival
Perceptronix Signs Significant Partnership Agreements for Early Lung - Market Wire
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA–(Marketwire - June 24, 2008) - Perceptronix is pleased to announce two (2) new distribution partnerships signifying an important third party validation of LungSign TM and its value in the market place. IRS (Independent