Category: Lung Cancer

Pfizer And Merck Go For An Even Longer Throw Of The Javelin

Pfizer and Merck KGaA’s tweaks to the Javelin Lung 100 study of their PD-L1 antibody avelumab, which will delay its readout by almost two years, look like a painful but necessary adjustment to commercial realities in this competitive cancer indication. The changes will more than double the size of the study, in first-line non-small cell lung cancer, and push data out to mid-2019.

Johnson & Johnson Launches Smoke Free Workforce Campaign

By Suriani Razali PETALING JAYA, March 9 — Johnson & Johnson Sdn Bhd has launched a ‘Smoke Free Workforce’ campaign which aims to record two per cent out of the estimated 4.9 million smokers in Malaysia to quit smoking annually. This will further facilitate the Health Ministry’s goal of assisting 130,000 smokers to quit smoking each year, over the next three years, according to a J& J Malaysia statement here.

Corrective Concerns

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Ask A Doc: Men’s Health Matters

Dear Doc: I often read about woman cancer issues in the media, but what about us men? I am a 52-year-old male and I’m wondering what cancer screenings should I undergo? Dear Reader: Cancer is a significant health concern for both men and woman. Cancer is the second leading cause of death in the US .

The ‘Informed’ Series, Hosted by Rob Lowe, Will Cover Lung…

The popular actor from numerous film and television roles has applied his talents to the world of public television as he hosts a show titled “Informed” with Rob Lowe. The public television series seeks to shine a light on some of the most important issues that face modern society today in an effort to educate the viewing audience.

Ruth Law Team Wins $5.8 Million Verdict Against Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds

St. Petersburg attorney Eric Roslansky of The Ruth Law Team and Tampa attorney Brent Bigger of Knopf Bigger win substantial case against tobacco companies Philip Morris and R.J. Reynolds and $5.8 million in damages for the family of a woman who died of lung cancer. This case was all about the conscious decisions of these cigarette companies and their efforts to addict children and teenagers to a lifetime of smoking.

Chugai’s ALK Inhibitor “Alecensa ” Approved in Taiwan

“We believe that the approval of Alecensa by the TFDA would bring the great news to Taiwanese patients who are fighting against this disease,” said Dr. Yasushi Ito, Chugai’s Senior Vice President, Head of Project & Lifecycle Management Unit. “We are pleased that Alecensa created by Chugai will contribute to the treatment of ALK-positive NSCLC.”

Evaluation of the Solitary Pulmonary Nodule.

To insert individual citation into a bibliography in a word-processor, select your preferred citation style below and drag-and-drop it into the document. A solitary pulmonary nodule is a common radiologic finding that is often discovered incidentally and may require significant workup to establish a definitive diagnosis.

Few smokers seek CT scans to check for lung cancer

Few smokers seek CT scans to check for lung cancer Screening rates have barely budged in recent years Check out this story on thecalifornian.com: http://bit.ly/2lgSjYA In 2013, the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommended annual low-dose CT scans for many current or former smokers between the ages of 55 and 80. Under the health law, health plans have to cover preventive services recommended by the task force without charging consumers for them. Lung cancer screening rates have barely budged in recent years, according to a new study, even though under the health law many people don’t have to pay anything out-of-pocket for them because the test is recommended by a panel of prevention experts.

The Truth about PSA and Prostate Cancer

… cancer with a PSA test. Instead, it recommends that men have a chance to make an informed decision with their health care provider about whether to be screened. The decision should be made after getting information about the uncertainties, risks, …

Will Seattle Genetics’ Deal With Immunomedics Get Scuttled?

The deal could be a big win for Seattle Genetics, but it doesn’t have the full support of all of Immunomedics investors. After the closing market bell on Friday, venBio Select Advisors, LLC — the beneficial owner of 9.9% of Immunomedics shares — said Immunomedics’ board of directors is “giving away its crown jewel.”

The day a princess became a Queen

Sixty-five years ago, Princess Elizabeth ascended to the throne of England, but for at least a day, the 25-year-old didn’t even know she was Queen. On January 31, 1952, King George VI farewelled his daughter and the Duke of Edinburgh, who were leaving the UK to embark on an ambitious tour of the Commonwealth that would include visits to South Africa, Australia and New Zealand.

Terminally ill lung cancer patient given all clear after world first drug trial

Bob Berry is one of just three people to take part in the trial at the hospital – and one of just 12 across the globe A patient given 18 months to live has been left with no trace of the disease after being one of the first in the world to test a new wonder drug . Bob Berry is one of just three people to take part in the trial at the hospital – and one of just 12 across the globe.

Saints will be playing the song Valentine at half-time to help Greg Gilbert’s campaign

Fans of the Southampton band are being urged to back a campaign and get the band’s song Valentine to number 1 in the charts by February 14. As many people as possible have been asked to download the tune between now and Thursday as part of the #Valentine2Number1 campaign. The campaign has been launched to give the Southampton band’s frontman Greg Gilbert a boost while he undergoes his chemotherapy, the only treatment available to him on the NHS.

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