Lung cancer patients live longer with Alimta -study - Guardian Unlimited
WASHINGTON, May 15 (Reuters) - Adding a little extra chemotherapy after finishing the initial course helped advanced lung cancer patients live longer without having their tumors grow or come back, researchers reported on Thursday. Patients with
Murray Jarvik: Inventor of the nicotine patch - The Independent
Over the course of his life Murray Jarvik contracted, and survived, a daunting series of illnesses: rheumatic fever, chronic heart problems, polio and even lung cancer although he never smoked. His wife, Lissy, however, did so, heavily. It was
Gene Signature May Predict Recurrence of Lung Cancer - BusinessWeek
FRIDAY, May 16 (HealthDay News) — A panel of 15 genes may help determine which patients with early-stage non-small cell lung cancer will experience a recurrence and, therefore, benefit the most from chemotherapy, a new study shows. By extension, the
Positive Lilly Cancer Drug Trial Among Early ASCO Releases - CNN Money
Eli Lilly & Co.’s (LLY) Alimta delayed growth in lung cancer when used soon after initial chemotherapy, a new study concluded. The study could support broader use of Alimta, which had $854 million in sales last year, up 40% from 2006. Leerink Swann
Physician Insights on Key Attributes - Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer - Forbes
Research and Markets (http://www.researchandmarkets.com/reports/c92089) has announced the addition of “Target Product Profiles 2008: Physician Insights on Key Attributes - Non-Small-Cell Lung Cancer (Advanced)” to their offering. A therapy that
ASCO Study Confirms Importance of Histology in Treatment of Non-Small - MSN MoneyCentral
INDIANAPOLIS, May 15 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Lung cancer patients whose histology is factored into treatment decisions may fare better as a result, according to data from a pivotal non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) clinical trial. Data from the
NCCN Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer Guidelines Update CME/CE - Medscape News
A presentation from the NCCN 13 th Annual Conference: Clinical Practice Guidelines & Quality Cancer Care held in Hollywood, Florida. This activity is designed to be completed within approximately 40 minutes. To participate in this internet