Tag Archives: Gemzar
First-Line Erlotinib Triples Progression-Free Survival in NSCLC in Chinese Population
First-line erlotinib (Tarceva) tripled the progression-free survival in advanced non–small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC) patients who had endothelial growth factor receptor (EGFR)-activating mutation, according to the OPTIMAL study presented at the 35th European Society for Medical Oncology Congress. The study … Continue reading
Pancreatic cancer – Causes, Prevention, Prognosis, Diagnosis and Latest Treatment
Prevalence Pancreatic cancer is the fourth most common cause of adult cancer death, accounting for an estimated 42,470 new cases and 35,240 deaths in USA for 2009. The high mortality rate is due to the high incidence of metastatic disease … Continue reading
New Standard Treatment for Advanced Biliary Tract Cancer: Cisplatin Plus Gemcitabine
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