Therapeutic Vaccines Said to Hold Big Promise
“The new chief executive of GlaxoSmithKline said on Wednesday therapeutic vaccines used to treat cancer and other diseases could become a major product line for the world's second-largest drugmaker.”
UM Cancer Vaccine Deal Reached
“After a decade of research, the University of Miami has announced it's teaming up with a venture capital firm to start a company to develop a lung cancer vaccine that could have huge benefits for those suffering from the deadly disease -- if the vaccine makes it through a lengthy series of tests.”
Exercise Testing for Cancer Fails to Follow Guidelines
(HealthDay News) – “Exercise testing has become a common part of cancer care and research, but most tests aren't administered according to American Thoracic Society guidelines, say Duke University Medical Center researchers.”
Drug of Hope for Lung Cancer Patients
“A new treatment which combines conventional chemotherapy and a relatively new drug can slow down the progress of tumors and prolong the life expectancy of lung cancer patients by about eight months, according to the latest study. The First-line Asian Sequential Tarceva plus Chemotherapy Trial (FASTACT) looked into how Tarceva, when used with chemotherapy, prolonged the survival rate of stage 3 Asian lung cancer patients.”
Stand Up To Cancer
“Stand Up To Cancer is a unique joint mission involving the three television networks. They'll come together for a big fundraiser to raise awareness and money for cancer research.”
Imagine a Day When Cancer Isn’t Such a Threatening Word
“Dr. Arthur Frankel wants to speed up the process of getting new cancer treatments to the patient. The day will come when a patient with cancer can beat it with a pill - and that’s it. No chemotherapy. No surgery.”
Med BioGene’s LungExpress DX™ Co-Inventor Takes Home $5 Million Award
“Dr. Francis Shepherd, co-inventor of Med BioGene’s LungExpressDX™ was recently awarded the prestigious Premier of Ontario’s Summit Award for her efforts in the field of lung cancer research, most notably her longstanding international leadership in the development of innovative approaches for lung cancer treatment and management.”
'Healing Garden' Opens at Cancer Institute
“A new "healing garden" that will comfort cancer patients receiving treatment here has been dedicated in memory of a Springfield man who was always involved in the outdoors.”
Granby Woman Helps Cancer Patients Access Resources They Need
“I’m telling you, I’m one butt ugly bald woman,” Jody Archinal says with a laugh, standing in the Shear Design hair studio. Today she wears the whitish locks she calls her “Carol Channing” look.
