Oncology News

Novartis Oncology's cancer therapies will be the subject of more than 170 abstracts at the meeting, and will be highlighted in a plenary session, as well as seven oral presentations.

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Studies of drugs that may stop the spread of many cancers - vaccines for brain tumors, treatments that prevent bone metastases, vitamins that may improve the chances of breast cancer patients - will be examined ...

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The world's largest drug company is betting on oncology to revive its prospects.

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May 15, 2008--Global sales of cancer drugs will grow at a compounded annual rate of 12 to 15 percent, reaching $75 to $80 billion by 2012, according to a new forecast by IMS Health , the world's leading ...

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Diagnosed last fall with smoldering multiple myeloma, a slow-growing form of blood cancer, Glenn Coderre relies on his oncologist for the standard drug regimen now used to treat the disease.

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Cancer, more than almost any other disease, can be overwhelmingly complicated to treat. Patients are often stunned to learn that they will need not just one doctor, but at least three

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For years, the American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) gave research data early to members in an embargoed book of abstracts, or summaries, that weren't supposed to be made public until the yearly meeting began. The rules have changed this year, when study data will be released all at once to doctors, media and investors tomorrow at 9 p.m.

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Signifying a change from 2007 enrollment trends, small practice oncology groups are enrolling directly in the Medicare Part B competitive acquisition program , BioScrip and several practices shared with OBR.

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“Pathology is essential for the practice of modern oncology, and indeed the pathologist is probably the glue that holds the whole oncology team together”

As a patient, they are one kind of physician you will never see. But the decisions they make could mean the difference between life and death. via CBC News

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“There was nothing. I mean, you just, every year you get your eyes examined and you can tell when you need your glasses or contacts changed, and that's what it was like”

Main Category: Cancer / Oncology Also Included In: Eye Health / Blindness Article Date: 12 May 2008 Chances are you or someone you know has had laser eye surgery to correct blurry vision. via MediLexicon

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