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CANCER

Cancer is a disease that does not discriminate -- it is the second leading cause of death in the United States. The industry of cancer is researching a cure and more advanced drugs to enhance the life expectancy of those stricken with this often fatal disease. This topic will cover the latest news and information on the cancer industry – including new drugs, treatments, and more.

Cancer is part of Business Exchange, suggested by Steve Bobrov. This topic contains 2,529 news and 2,057 blog items. Read updated news, blogs, and resources about Cancer. Find user-submitted articles and reactions on Cancer from like-minded professionals.

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Frequent intratumoral heterogeneity of EGFR gene copy gain in non-smal...more

Abstract: Next to EGFR mutation, EGFR gene copy number evaluated by fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH) emerged...

A phase I trial of gefitinib and nimotuzumab in patients with advanced...more

Abstract: Background: Nimotuzumab (TheraCIM®) is a humanized anti-epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) monoclonal...

Gene silencing of SLC5A8 identified by genome-wide methylation profili...more

Abstract: Background: Aberrant DNA hypermethylation has been implicated as a component of an epigenetic mechanism that...

Human papilloma virus genome is rare in North American non-small cell ...more

Abstract: The reported prevalence for presence of human papillomavirus (HPV) genome in lung cancer varies across the...

Family history of lung cancer in never smokers with non-small-cell lun...more

Abstract: Introduction: Inherited susceptibility to lung cancer is understudied. Never smokers are an important...

A phase II study of bevacizumab and erlotinib as initial treatment for...more

Abstract: Background: Erlotinib alone or bevacizumab in combination with chemotherapy improve survival in patients with...

The prognostic value of KRAS mutated plasma DNA in advanced non-small ...more

Abstract: Background: Lung cancer is one of the most common malignant diseases worldwide and associated with...

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Metabolic and metastatic characteristics of ALK-rearranged lung adenoc...more

Abstract: Introduction: ALK rearrangement in lung cancer has been identified as a novel molecular target in lung...

Primary lung adenocarcinoma occurring in a PTEN related syndrome (Cowd...more

Abstract: Cowden's syndrome is a rare autosomal dominant disorder that has been linked to germline mutations in the...

Evaluation for local failure by 18F-FDG PET/CT in comparison with CT f...more

Abstract: Purpose: Stereotactic body radiotherapy (SBRT) is the standard care for medically inoperable early...

Randomized phase II trial of sulindac for lung cancer chemopreventionmore

Abstract: Introduction: Sulindac represents a promising candidate agent for lung cancer chemoprevention, but clinical...

Epidermal growth factor receptor mutation and treatment outcome of med...more

Abstract: Epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) mutation in non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) is a strong predictive...

TrkB/BDNF signaling pathway is a potential therapeutic target for pulm...more

Abstract: Tropomyosin-related kinase B (TrkB) plays an important role in tumor progression in various kinds of cancers;...

Reproducibility of the WHO classification of thymomas: Practical impli...more

Abstract: Background: The WHO-classification was shown to be an independent prognostic marker in some but not all...

Socioeconomic position and surgery for early-stage non-small-cell lung...more

Abstract: Aim: To examine possible associations between socioeconomic position and surgical treatment of patients with...

Continued treatment with gefitinib beyond progressive disease benefits...more

Abstract: Background: Gefitinib is an effective treatment for patients with non-small cell lung cancer who harbor...

Lung cancer and pregnancymore

Abstract: Lung cancer in the pregnant woman is a very rare and dramatic coincidence with poor prognosis.

Vaccine group funds cervical cancer immunizations for poormore

LONDON (Reuters) - The GAVI global vaccines group is to help protect more than 180,000 girls in eight countries across...

Vegetable Consumption Linked With Lower Risk For Estrogen Receptor-Neg...more

Including lots of nutrient-rich vegetables in your diet is associated with a decreased risk of a specific type of...

Venezuela's Political Scene Could Be A Telenovelamore

CARACAS, Venezuela -- A president who vanishes for weeks in a mysterious battle with cancer. Supporters who chant their...

Boaz and Ruth: Richmond Woman Turns Life Around Through Boaz and Ruth ...more

One of Donna's most challenging obstacles was tackling the medical bills she gained while fighting cancer -- a list of...

Merck beats forecast for fourth quarter, cautious on 2013more

(Reuters) - Merck & Co Inc's quarterly results beat estimates, helped by strong sales of its Januvia diabetes drug...

Study: lumpectomy survival rates good for early breast cancermore

(Reuters) - A new U.S. study examining survival rates for women with early stage breast cancer found that surgery such...

Consumer Reports Tackles Cancer Screening Testsmore

You trust Consumer Reports when it comes to buying your next car or fridge. But now, for the first time ever, consumers...

Top Sources: Cancer

  • blog.cancerchoices.org
  • ScienceDaily: Latest Science News
  • Cancer Consultants Cancer News for Professionals
  • EurekAlert! - Breaking News
  • ScienceDaily: Lung Cancer News
  • shine.yahoo.com
  • Y! Health News Search RSS Feed
  • Wired Top Stories
  • Lung Cancer 72, 3 (2011)
  • Lung cancer blog from medicineworld.org

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