News: Cancer and Oncology

Pediatric Tumors Respond to Xalkori

5.16.12

CHICAGO -- The targeted agent crizotinib (Xalkori) appears to dramatically reduce the size of tumors in children with refractory cancers that appear driven by the anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK), researchers reported.

Zyprexa Reduces Nausea from Chemo

5.16.12

CHICAGO -- A well-known anti-psychotic drug can help cancer patients bear some of the side effects of chemotherapy, a researcher said.

Clinical Notes: Dapagliflozin Wins Nod in EU

4.22.12

The novel diabetes drug dapagliflozin is set for approval in Europe, as is a new treatment for myelofibrosis. Also this week: Crime does not pay for Merck.

Less Intensive Hodgkin's Chemo Works Better

4.6.12

Fewer cycles of an intensive chemotherapy regimen for advanced Hodgkin's lymphoma improves outcomes and reduces toxicity, researchers found.

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