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05/11

A mother's dying request sends her daughter on an endless search - Washington Post

A mother's dying request sends her daughter on an endless searchWashington Post
05/10

Mother to fund raise after almost losing her son to cancer - Harrow Observer

Brent and Kilburn Times
05/07

Phase III study results show Novartis drug pasireotide LAR superior to ... - pharmabiz.com

Phase III study results show Novartis drug pasireotide LAR superior to ...pharmabiz.comThe majority of acromegaly cases are caused by a non-cancerous tumour in the pituitary gland that secretes excess growth hormone (GH), leading to elevated levels of insulin like growth factor (IGF-1). The study met its primary...
05/07

6 Best Biotech Stocks With More Upside Potential - Seeking Alpha

6 Best Biotech Stocks With More Upside PotentialSeeking AlphaThe "410 trial" is a Phase 1/2 trial in combination with sunitinib in patients with renal cell carcinoma, gastrointestinal stromal tumors or pancreatic neuroendocrine tumors. To date, across all clinical trials, TH-302 has...
05/06

Novartis drug pasireotide LAR shows superior efficacy compared to SandostatinR ... - Reuters

Novartis drug pasireotide LAR shows superior efficacy compared to SandostatinR ...Reuters

NET Peer-Reviewed Publications

05/09

Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy (PRRT) with 177Lu-DOTATATE in Individuals with Neck or Mediastinal Paraganglioma (PGL).

Horm Metab Res. 2012 May; 44(5): 411-4
05/09

Regulated endocrine-specific protein 18 (RESP18) is localized to and regulated in a-like cells and G-cells in rat stomach.

Regul Pept. 2012 May 2;
05/08

Fine needle aspirate of autoimmune pancreatitis (lymphoplasmacytic sclerosing pancreatitis): cytomorphologic characteristics and clinical correlates.

Acta Cytol. 2012; 56(3): 228-32
05/08

[Rectal goblet cell carcinoid : Primary tumor or metastasis?]

Pathologe. 2012 May 5;
05/04

From sequence to molecular pathology, and a mechanism driving the neuroendocrine phenotype in prostate cancer.

J Pathol. 2012 May 3;

Carcinoid Articles

05/12

She's Kicking Her Cancer, And You Can Join Her - Patch.com

She's Kicking Her Cancer, And You Can Join HerPatch.comTime of My Life" that chronicles his days living with Stage 4 carcinoid cancer. Here's his latest entry. It's already a long trip from Nicole Nada's home in Eureka to see her doctor in Greenbrae. Her next trip is...
05/10

`Health Calendar - The Doings La Grange

`Health CalendarThe Doings La GrangeDr. Yi-Zarn Wang: will discuss surgical approaches and new treatments for carcinoid cancer from 10 am-noon May 13 during the presentation Carcinoid Cancer Treatments: New Surgical Approaches and Treatment. Wang is the first surgeon to apply lymphatic ...
05/10

Allan Devaul, 82, Former Greenwich Rotary Director - The Daily Greenwich

Allan Devaul, 82, Former Greenwich Rotary DirectorThe Daily GreenwichLeo P. Gallagher and Son Funeral Home in Greenwich is handling arrangements. Memorial contributions may be made to the Greenwich Boy Scouts, Boy Scouts of America, 63 Mason St., Greenwich, CT 06830, or the...
05/07

Phase III study results show Novartis drug pasireotide LAR superior to ... - pharmabiz.com

Phase III study results show Novartis drug pasireotide LAR superior to ...pharmabiz.comTreatment of patients with symptoms associated with functional gastro-entero-pancreatic endocrine tumours: carcinoid tumours with features of the carcinoid syndrome, VIPomas, glucagonomas, gastrinomas/Zollinger-Ellison...
05/07

Management of Neuroendocrine tumours - Irish Medical Times

Management of Neuroendocrine tumoursIrish Medical TimesWell-differentiated tumours are traditionally further subdivided into either carcinoid or pancreatic NETs. Carcinoid tumours have a similar histological appearance to pancreatic NETs, but generally originate in the bronchi, small intestine, ...

Carcinoid Peer Review

05/09

A case of resected synchronous multiple primary lung cancer comprising adenocarcinoma and carcinoid (cancer-in-cancer).

Gen Thorac Cardiovasc Surg. 2012 May 8; Nagamatsu Y, Iwasaki Y, Omura H, Kumazoe H, Hyashida R, Shirouzu K We performed surgical resection of synchronous multiple primary lung cancer, comprising adenocarcinoma and carcinoid components. The latter tumor was located within the central scar tissue formed by the adenocarcinoma (cancer-in-cancer). The patient was a 67-year-old Japanese woman who had a nodular lesion in the...
05/09

Case of peptide-YY-producing strumal carcinoid of the ovary: A case report and review.

J Obstet Gynaecol Res. 2012 May 8;
05/09

Excessive muscle paralysis due to pulmonary carcinoid -a case report.

Clin Med Insights Case Rep. 2012; 5: 43-8Tryfon S, Parisis V, Ioannis K, Saroglou M, Leonidas S, Despina D, Asterios K, Alexandros G We present the case of a 58-year-old woman with a renin secreting typical bronchopulmonary carcinoid. This patient showed hypotension, constipation and fatigue due to extensive hypokaliemia (K =1.9 meq/L). Aldosterone (102.7 ng/100 mL) and renin (46 ng/mL) were excessively elevated at...
05/09

Primary pulmonary neoplasms in children: A report of five cases.

Indian J Med Paediatr Oncol. 2011 Oct; 32(4): 223-6
05/09

Pulmonary Carcinoid Tumors and Asbestos Exposure.

Ann Occup Hyg. 2012 May 4;

American Cancer Society

06/20

Tobacco Bill Anniversary Brings Tougher Restrictions on Big Tobacco

On the first year anniversary of the signing of the Family Smoking Prevention and Tobacco Control Act, new restrictions on the marketing and sale of tobacco will go into effect.
05/26

Study Links Tanning Bed Use to Increased Risk of Melanoma

People who use tanning beds are more likely to develop melanoma, the deadliest form of skin cancer, than never users, according to a new study from the University of Minnesota
05/17

Major Study Complicates Debate Over Cell Phone Use and Cancer Risk

Results from a major international study do not establish a definitive link between cell phone use and cancer, but they don't rule one out, either.
04/28

FDA Approves Prostate Cancer Vaccine

The FDA has just approved Provenge, a "vaccine" that uses a patient's own immune system to fight advanced prostate cancer that is no longer responding to hormone therapy.
04/13

Report: African Americans Disproportionately Affected by Lung Cancer

Despite similar smoking rates, African Americans are more likely to develop and die from lung cancer than white Americans, according to the American Lung Association (ALA). A new report looks at some of the reasons why.

American Association for Cancer Research

05/13

5 Reasons To Buy Astex Pharmaceuticals - Seeking Alpha

5 Reasons To Buy Astex PharmaceuticalsSeeking Alpha... for 4 different Phase II trials Clinical data from SGI-110, a second-generation hypomethylating agent, a follow-on drug to Dacogen, was presented on April 2012 at an oral presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research or AACR...
05/10

OXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC : Oxford BioMedica Interim Management Statement - May 2012 - 4-traders

OXFORD BIOMEDICA PLC : Oxford BioMedica Interim Management Statement - May 20124-traders
05/10

Mark Faries, MD, FACS, Director of the Melanoma Research Program and Co ... - Westside Today

Mark Faries, MD, FACS, Director of the Melanoma Research Program and Co ...Westside Today
05/10

Galena Biopharma Announces Expansion of Scientific Advisory Board - NASDAQ

Galena Biopharma Announces Expansion of Scientific Advisory BoardNASDAQ
05/10

Galena Biopharma Announces Expansion of Scientific Advisory Board - MarketWatch (press release)

Galena Biopharma Announces Expansion of Scientific Advisory BoardMarketWatch (press release)

National Cancer Institute

05/13

Genetic Mosaicism Linked To Aging And Cancer - Medical News Today

Genetic Mosaicism Linked To Aging And CancerMedical News TodayOne of the two studies was led by the National Cancer Institute (NCI), and the other by Gene Environment Association Studies (GENEVA) which is sponsored by the National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI). Both the NCI and the NHGRI are part of the ...
05/13

Predicting Prostate Cancer's Return - dailyRx

Predicting Prostate Cancer's ReturndailyRxThis research was supported by grants from the American Cancer Society, the National Cancer Institute and the University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute. Each year in the United States, over 200000 men will be...
05/12

Green Bay clinical trials improve cancer treatment - Green Bay Press Gazette

Green Bay clinical trials improve cancer treatmentGreen Bay Press Gazette
05/12

More cancer patients seek treatment in Las Vegas - Las Vegas Review-Journal

More cancer patients seek treatment in Las VegasLas Vegas Review-Journal
05/12

NCI Cancer Center benefits all - Macon Telegraph (blog)

NCI Cancer Center benefits allMacon Telegraph (blog)The governor has pledged $5 million in his 2012-13 budget and continues to reiterate his support of the GHSU Cancer Center becoming Georgia's second National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center. Georgians diagnosed with cancer in the...

National Institutes of Health

05/12

NIH Is Prodded to Consider a Better Science for Allocating Research Dollars - Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription)

Chronicle of Higher Education (subscription) NIH Is Prodded to Consider a Better Science for Allocating Research...
05/12

Federal research funds seem to flow past Memphis - Memphis Commercial Appeal

Federal research funds seem to flow past MemphisMemphis Commercial AppealJo Meagan Garner, a third-year student at UTHSC, prepares slides of samples of renal cancer as part of her thesis, which looks at ways to increase the efficiency of anti-cancer drugs by learning to...
05/12

Science journal could give recipe for deadly avian flu virus - CNN

Science journal could give recipe for deadly avian flu virusCNNDr. Anthony Fauci heads the NIH agency that funds infectious diseases research. It funded the controversial Dutch experiment. "We need as scientists and health officials to stay one step ahead of the virus as it mutates and changes its capability...
05/12

University of Miami job cuts could have major impact on research, innovation - Palm Beach Post

University of Miami job cuts could have major impact on research, innovationPalm Beach Post
05/11

University of Miami job cuts could have major impact on research, innovation - MiamiHerald.com

University of Miami job cuts could have major impact on research, innovationMiamiHerald.com

Exercise

05/13

Quilt symbolizes hope for Auburn cancer survivor - Opelika Auburn News

Quilt symbolizes hope for Auburn cancer survivorOpelika Auburn News
05/13

Cancer patient rediscovers joy of eating - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Cancer patient rediscovers joy of eatingRochester Democrat and Chronicle
05/13

Bark For Life Raises Money For Pet Cancer Research - LocalNews8.com

Bark For Life Raises Money For Pet Cancer ResearchLocalNews8.com"Dogs, like people, are getting overweight, and they don't do enough exercise. And dog agility is a great sport, not only for the dog, but for the person," Guidinger said. The Association for Pet Obesity Prevention estimates that 54 percent of pets are...
05/12

Is It Unhealthy to Wear Antiperspirant While Exercising? - FitSugar.com

Is It Unhealthy to Wear Antiperspirant While Exercising?FitSugar.com
05/12

Let's Exercise - It's a Natural Medicine! - HealthNewsDigest.com

HealthNewsDigest.com Let's Exercise - It's a...

Nutrition

05/13

Cancer patient rediscovers joy of eating - Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

Cancer patient rediscovers joy of eatingRochester Democrat and ChronicleNo, Salvadge says the hardest part was taking that first sip, that first swallow, that first bite of baby food, after relying on a feeding tube for nutrition and medication for several months. “Relearning to eat has been the...
05/13

Talks to begin on food labelling - The Press Association

Talks to begin on food labellingThe Press Association
05/12

HPV leads to rise in mouth cancers for men - Poughkeepsie Journal

HPV leads to rise in mouth cancers for menPoughkeepsie Journal
05/12

Upcoming health & wellness events - Detroit Free Press

Upcoming health & wellness eventsDetroit Free PressTopics include bone density; breast, colorectal and ovarian cancer; diabetes; heart health; reproductive and sexual health; nutrition and healthy eating. A local chef will demonstrate healthy recipes and share tips for healthy...
05/12

A complementary world - Malaysia Star

A complementary worldMalaysia StarThis is especially so in the prevention and treatment of cancer. Obviously, we need to find better answers than what modern medicine has to offer. Even for the less serious diseases, patients should be given the choice if there are equally (or more...

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