Monthly Archives: April 2010

Gefitinib Improves Progression-Free Survival in Metastatic Breast Cancer

Posted on April 12, 2010 by wngai

According to a new study published in the Clinical Cancer Research, adding epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) inhibitor gefitinib (Iressa) to anastrozole (Arimidex) improved progression-free survival in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor-positive metastatic breast cancer. The study randomized 93 postmenopausal … Continue reading →

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New Standard Treatment for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer: Cisplatin Plus Gemcitabine

Posted on April 11, 2010 by wngai

Good news for patients with advanced biliary tract cancer.  Combination of cisplatin and gemcitabine (Gemzar) have been shown to be an effective treatment option for patients with locally advanced or metastatic biliary tract cancer.  In developed nations, biliary tract cancer … Continue reading →

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Uses of Herbs and Drug Interactions in Cardiovascular Patients

Posted on April 4, 2010 by wngai

More and more consumers are taking herbal supplements as an alternative treatment for their diseases.  It is estimated that more than 15 million people in the US consume herbal remedies or high-dose vitamins, and the total number of visits to … Continue reading →

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