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Study spotlights efficacy of questionnaire to identify patients at high risk for lung cancer

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 11:32:51 +0100

( International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer ) A study featured in the November issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology confirms the success of a simple questionnaire designed to identify patients at high risk of lung cancer. Initiated in 2001, the current study confirmed 18 cases of cancer of the original 430 patients who qualified as high risk after completing a five-minute ...

Intervals between lung cancer diagnosis and treatment displays a health care disparity

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 03:33:01 +0100

( International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer ) Research published in the November 2009 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology has found that intervals between lung cancer suspicion, diagnosis and treatment may be attributed to health care system discrepancies.

Lung cancer treatment will be topic of lecture in Duarte

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 08:03:31 +0100

A community lecture about lung cancer treatment will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Nov. 19 in the Platt Conference Center at City of Hope, 1500 E. Duarte Road.

Drug-Radiation Combo Used To Eradicate Lung Cancer In Mouse Model

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 10:17:16 +0100

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have eliminated non-small cell lung (NSCL) cancer in mice by using an investigative drug called BEZ235 in combination with low-dose radiation.

Congressman Mike Thompson lauded for endorsing the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act (News-Medical-Net)

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 08:45:33 +0100

Today, Lung Cancer Alliance (LCA) praised Congressman Mike Thompson (D-CA) for his endorsement of the Lung Cancer Mortality Reduction Act of 2009. Thompson joins Representatives Michael Honda (D-CA), Barbara Lee (D-CA) and Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-CA) in strengthening California's Congressional support for this critically needed legislation.

Drug-Radiation Combo Used To Eradicate Lung Cancer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 14:16:13 +0100

Researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center have eliminated non-small cell lung (NSCL) cancer in mice by using an investigative drug called BEZ235 in combination with low-dose radiation.In a study appearing in the October issue of Cancer Research, UT Southwestern researchers found that if they administered BEZ235 before they damaged the DNA of tumor cells with otherwise nontoxic radiation, the ...

Amesbury woman shines a light on lung cancer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 21:14:07 +0100

On Thursday, Nov. 5 at 6:30 p.m., the upper portion of Boston?s Prudential Building will be glowing blue. The third annual event will help to shine a light on lung cancersomething Amesbury resident Diane Legg has been trying to do since her diagnosis in 2005.

Celera Licenses Protein IP for Lung Cancer Dx

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 13:35:08 +0100

NEW YORK (GenomeWeb News)Celera said today that it has licensed the rights to use Medical Therapies Limited's patent portfolio for the protein midkine in its lung cancer diagnostics programs.

Novel therapy may eradicate lung cancer

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 08:05:59 +0100

Washington, Oct 30 : Scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center have suggested a novel therapeutic strategy that would completely eradicate lung cancer.

Celera to use Medical Therapies' midkine patent portfolio for development of novel lung cancer diagnostics (News-Medical-Net)

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 03:30:44 +0100

Celera Corporation, a health care company focused on genetics, and Medical Therapies Limited (ASX:MTY), a biotechnology company developing midkine-related diagnostic and therapeutic products, have entered into an exclusive license agreement for the use of MTY?s midkine patent portfolio for the development of novel lung cancer diagnostics.

Lung Cancer Ribbon

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Lung Cancer Support Ribbon Lapel Pins. - Made in U.S.A. - Help Increase Lung Tumor Awareness and Early Detection.

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Multifocal Lung Cancers Appear to Originate from Single Cancer Clone.

M2 PRESSWIRE-3 April 2009-NATIONAL CANCER INSTITUTE: Multifocal Lung Cancers Appear to Originate from Single Cancer Clone1994-2009 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:07042009 Multiple, anatomically distinct lung cancer tumors may frequently arise from a single cancer cell, according to a retrospective ...

Multifocal lung cancers appear to originate from single cancer clone.

Multiple, anatomically distinct lung cancer tumors may frequently arise from a single cancer cell, according to a retrospective analysis of patient tumor samples published in the April 7 online issue of the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. Some lung cancer patients have multiple ...

Molecular Signatures Of Two Common Lung Cancers Identified.

2002 JAN 23 - - A group of researchers from five institutions, including Genzyme Molecular Oncology, identified the distinctive molecular signatures of two of the most common forms of lung cancer in humans. Genzyme Molecular Oncology's proprietary SAGE technology was ...

Aphton Discovers Role of Gastrin in Lung Cancers; Planning Initiated for Phase II Clinical Trial.

Business Editors, Health/Medical Writers MIAMIBW HealthWireAug. 2, 2001 Aphton Corporation (Nasdaq:APHTRecent findings by Aphton and its collaborating scientists, working with Aphton's anti-gastrin immunogen and anti-gastrin receptor antibodies, indicate that gastrin receptors are expressed in ...

Reproductive Enzyme Found in Lung Cancers - New York Times

An enzyme that allows cells to endlessly reproduce, already found in many types of cancers, has been found in 80 percent of lung cancer tumors in recent testing. The study suggests that the enzyme, telomerase, plays a central role in cancer and that blocking its effects could possibly control many ...

APHTON DISCOVERS ROLE OF GASTRIN IN LUNG CANCERS.

Recent findings by Aphton Corporation, Miami, and its collaborating scientists, working with Aphton's anti-gastrin immunogen and anti-gastrin receptor antibodies, indicate that gastrin receptors are expressed in abundance in the respiratory system. More specifically, in lung cancer, including both ...

Gene expression profiling for molecular distinction and characterization of laser captured primary lung cancers.

Authors: Astrid Rohrbeck [1]; Judith Neukirchen [1]; Michael Rosskopf [2]; Guillermo G Pardillos [1]; Helene Geddert [3]; Andreas Schwalen [4]; Helmut E Gabbert [3]; Arndt von Haeseler [5]; Gerald Pitschke [1]; Matthias Schott [6]; Ralf Kronenwett [1]; Rainer Haas [1]; ...

Immunomedics Develops Novel Immunotoxin for Therapy of Prostate and Lung Cancers.

LOS ANGELES, April 17 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Immunomedics, Inc. , a biopharmaceutical company focused on developing monoclonal antibodies to treat cancer and other serious diseases, today presented at the 2007 Annual Meeting of the American Association for Cancer Research results on the in vitro ...

Gene Chips Categorize Lung Cancers According To Gene Function.

2001 DEC 4 - - Using miniaturized chips that make snapshots of the activity of thousands of genes at once, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have divided lung cancers into new categories based on their gene functions rather than the cells' appearance under a ...

Gene Chips Categorize Lung Cancers According To Gene Function.

2001 DEC 6 - - Using miniaturized chips that make snapshots of the activity of thousands of genes at once, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute scientists have divided lung cancers into new categories based on their gene functions rather than the cells' appearance under a ...

Asbestos Home Test Kit

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Asbestos is a health hazard in many homes, offices and schools. - Asbestos exposure can cause lung cancer. - Order an easy to use Home Test right now!

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