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Researchers use three-drug combination to treat lung cancer
pharmaceutical-technology
September 26, 2019
A study by the Francis Crick Institute and The Institute of Cancer Research, London has tested the combination of a G12C KRAS inhibitor with mTOR and IGF1R inhibitors for the treatment of lung cancer.
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Leukemia drug shows promise for treating a childhood brain cancer
worldpharmanews
September 25, 2019
A drug used to treat chronic myeloid leukemia appears to be more effective at stopping a type of medulloblastoma in mouse models than existing treatments for the deadly pediatric brain tumor ...
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Study finds onion and garlic consumption may reduce breast cancer risk
worldpharmanews
September 24, 2019
Onions and garlic are key ingredients in sofrito, a condiment that's a staple of Puerto Rican cuisine. They may also be a recipe for reducing the risk of breast cancer.
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ASTRO: NSAIDs May Offer Benefit to Head & Neck Cancer Patients
drugs
September 24, 2019
Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are correlated with better overall survival in patients with head and neck squamous cell carcinoma (HNSCC) ...
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Higher Mortality Seen for Male Breast Cancer Patients
drugs
September 24, 2019
Male breast cancer patients have higher mortality after cancer diagnosis than female patients, according to a study published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Oncology.
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Can Aspirin Help Tackle Some Cancers?
drugs
September 24, 2019
Low-dose aspirin may improve survival odds for patients battling head/neck and lung cancer, two new studies suggest.
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Colorectal Cancer Mortality Disparities Vary Across U.S. Cities
drugs
September 23, 2019
There is considerable variability in colorectal cancer (CRC) mortality disparities across urban cities...
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New cancer drugs approvals underpinned by flawed evidence
europeanpharmaceuticalreview
September 20, 2019
A new report has shown that trial evidence alone is not enough when approving new cancer drugs and that an assessment of that evidence is also needed.
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ASTRO Issues Guideline for Radiation Tx in Pancreatic Cancer
drugs
September 20, 2019
In a new American Society for Radiation Oncology clinical practice guideline, published in the September-October issue of Practical Radiation Oncology, recommendations are presented for radiation treatment of pancreatic cancer.
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Hysterectomy Procedure Tied to Worse Cancer Outcomes
drugs
September 20, 2019
Women who must have their uterus removed should be wary of a procedure called uncontained uterine power morcellation, Yale University researchers warn ...