Category Archives: Cancer

Malignancy, tumor and abnormal cell growth

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 →

Posted in Cancer, Gallbladder cancer | Tagged Biliary tract cancer, cholangiocarcinoma, Cisplatin, gallbladder cancer, gemcitabine, Gemzar, Survival | Comments Off

Taking Aspirin Can Also Improve Survival after Breast Cancer

Posted on March 29, 2010 by wngai

Previously, we have the beneficial effect of Aspirin in reducing in the death among colorectal cancer patients. Now, a prospective, observational study published in the March issue of the Journal of Clinical Oncology suggested that aspirin can also lower the … Continue reading →

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Alternative 1st Treatment for Small-Cell Lung Cancer Patients with Extensive Disease

Posted on March 28, 2010 by wngai

Lung cancer is the most common diagnosed cancer worldwide and small-cell lung cancer (SCLC) accounts for only 10%-15% of lung cancer cases. Etoposide in combination with cisplatin (EP) or carboplatin is currently considered the standard of care in most countries, but … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Lung Cancer | Tagged 1st line, Cisplatin, Etoposide, Irinotecan, Small Cell Lung Cancer, Survival, Treatment | Comments Off

Melanoma Cases on the Rise – Latest Incidence, Prevention and Detection

Posted on March 25, 2010 by wngai

Incidence While the incidence of other cancer such as prostate cancer has leveled off, the incidence of melanoma in US is on the rise, according a presentation at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology. In his … Continue reading →

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Psoriasis Is Associated With an Increased Risk of Cancer

Posted on March 24, 2010 by wngai

If you have psoriasis, you might have an increased risk of cancer, including melanoma, prostate cancer and non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, according to a new research presented at the 68th annual meeting of the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD 2010). The researchers … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast cancer, Cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin's Disease, Prostate cancer, Psoriasis | Tagged Breast cancer, Lymphoma, Melanoma, Non-Hodgkin's Disease, Prostate cancer, Psoriasis | Comments Off

Beyond Cardiovascular Benefits – NSAID and Statin Reduce the Cancer Risk with PPI-Treated Barrett’s Esophagus

Posted on March 23, 2010 by wngai

It is well known that NSAID (Advil, Motrin and Aspirin) and statin (Zocor, Mevacor, Lipitor, Crestor, Pravachol and Lescol) offer cardiovascular benefits. However, a new study published in the February issue of Gastroenterology suggested that non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) and … Continue reading →

Posted in Cancer, Esophageal Cancer | Tagged Advil, Aspirin, Barrett's Esophagus, Cancer, Crestor, Esophageal Cancer, Lescol, Lipitor, Mevacor, Motrin, NSAID, PPI, Pravachol, Statin, Zocor | Comments Off

Vitamin B6 might reduce the Risk of Colorectal Cancer

Posted on March 22, 2010 by wngai

Not all vitamins are created equal. While vitamins such as vitamins C has not been shown to prevent cancer, a meta-analysis published in the March 17, 2010 issue of JAMA indicated that intake of vitamin B6 might be associated with … Continue reading →

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Best Regimen Sequence for Early Breast Cancer patients

Posted on March 7, 2010 by wngai

Which is the best chemotherapy adjuvant regimen sequence for early breast cancer? It is widely known that anthracyclines (epirubicin and doxorubicin) and taxanes is the best adjuvant chemotherapy regimen for early breast cancer. However, should anthracyclines be always administered before taxanes? An article published … Continue reading →

Posted in Breast cancer, Cancer | Tagged adjuvant, anthracyclines, Breast cancer, chemotherapy, early, regimen, Survival, taxanes | Comments Off

Cancer Protective Benefits of Bisphosphonates

Posted on March 7, 2010 by wngai

Patients who are taking bisphosphonates products (Fosamax, Actonel and Boniva) might have a lower risk of getting breast cancer. A study published in the February issue of the British Journal of Cancer looked at the consumption of bisphosphonate products in … Continue reading →

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