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Afatinib Extend Time to Tumor Progression in Advanced Lung Cancer

Currently, no treatment exists for lung cancer patients with epidermal growth-factor receptor (EGFR) mutation who have failed tyrosine kinase inhibitors, getifinib (Iressa) or erlotinib (Tarceva).  However, an investigational drug, afatinib (BIBW 2992), was recently found to increase progression-free survival and … Continue reading

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FDA Approves the First Drug for Tuberous Sclerosis Tumors

Good news for patients with subependymal giant cell astrocytoma (SEGA).  The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted the approval for everolimus (Afinitor, Novartis) as the first medication for children and adults with SEGA who require therapeutic intervention but … Continue reading

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