Entries from May 2008

Lung cancer data are meeting’s main attraction

Date May 30, 2008

nospam@example.com (Clear the Smoke) wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptNew treatments for lung cancer, the leading cause of U.S. cancer deaths, will be the focus of the nation’s premier oncology meeting that begins today in Chicago.The marquee study of the five-day American Society of Clinical Oncology could give victims of advance [...]

New Data on MAGE-A3 Cancer Immunotherapy Support Potential Novel Options of Treating Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer and Melanoma

Date May 30, 2008

Debi wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptNew data presented by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) today highlighted the potential of its investigational MAGE-A3 Antigen-Specific Cancer Immunotherapeutic (ASCI) through results of three studies evaluating highly targeted immunotherapy as a treatment for metastatic melanoma and non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC). These data were presented at the [...]

Erbitux might help lung cancer fight

Date May 30, 2008

Debi wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptA cancer drug used to treat colon, head and neck cancer is said to boost survival rates in patients with certain type of lung cancer. Janet Babin reports dramatic Erbitux trial results could make prescriptions explode.
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National Archives Reveals British Cabinet’s First Discussion On Lung Cancer And Smoking

Date May 30, 2008

Debi wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe UK National Archives have just released notes of cabinet meetings that took place over 50 years ago, from 1955 to 1956, among which are minutes of a meeting where the British prime minister and cabinet colleagues first reviewed emerging evidence of a statistical link [...]

Lung cancer patients fight stigma

Date May 30, 2008

Debi wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptI’m sorry. You don’t have breast cancer,” the oncologist told Charmaine Atkenson.The 48-year-old mother of two had something far worse — stage 4 lung cancer. It had spread to her spine, bursting the bone open. It was not only a sentence of death; it was [...]

American Cancer Society, Patient Advocate Foundation Announce Free, Personalized Assistance for Cancer Patients

Date May 30, 2008

Debi wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe American Cancer Society and Patient Advocate Foundation today announced a strategic collaboration that will give millions of cancer patients and their families quick access to timely information and specialized patient assistance resources. This collaboration will help to improve the lives of cancer patients nationwide [...]

Coldcut: The truth about big tobacco companies

Date May 30, 2008

admin wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerpt
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Create Your Own Smoking Cessation Plan

Date May 30, 2008

oilman wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptYou can create your own smoking cessation plan. One important element in any plan is to have a list of options for yourself when those severe cravings hit. Planning ahead makes all the difference.
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Anatomy Of A Cigarette

Date May 30, 2008

oilman wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptUnfortunately, the very people who sell cigarettes are not immune to its ill effects. Wayne McLaren, the rugged rodeo rider and Hollywood actor who for years invited people to “come to where the flavor is”, died due to smoking.
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More Reason Why People Smoke

Date May 30, 2008

oilman wrote an interesting post today onHere’s a quick excerptThe first experience of smoking is hardly worth remembering. It produces a sickening feeling. You cough, feel nauseated and may even vomit.
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