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Merck Serono Receives European Approval For Broader Usage Of Erbitux In Metastatic Colorectal Cancer Including 1st-Line Treatment

23 July 2008

Merck KGaA announced today that it has been granted approval by the European Commission for Erbitux® (cetuximab), to update its license for the treatment of patients with epidermal growth factor receptor...
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GeneNews Launches World's First Blood Test For Colorectal Cancer Screening

22 July 2008

GeneNews Limited (TSX: GEN), a company focused on developing blood-based biomarker tests for the early detection of diseases and personalized health management, announced the launch of ColonSentry(TM), the world's...
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The HFSP Journal Publishes New Article On The Impact Of Mechanical Stimulation On The Initiation Of Colon Cancer

19 July 2008

The HFSP Journal, the new interdisciplinary journal for scientists conducting high quality, innovative research at the interface between biology and the physical sciences is pleased to announce that the latest article on the...
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Colorectal Cancer News Articles Archive - Page 1

19 July 2008

ERBITUX® (Cetuximab) Receives Approval In Japan For Use In Advanced Colorectal Cancer

Comprehensive Clinic For Gastrointestinal Cancers Opens At Rush University Medical Center, USA

18 July 2008

Most Adults Don't Realize Activity Lowers Colon Cancer Risk

Study Of 31 Countries Finds Wide Variations In Cancer Survival Rates

14 July 2008

Exact Sciences Provides Regulatory Update For Its Version 2 Stool-Based DNA Technology For Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Still Too Low

ACR's Guidelines For CT Colonography Interpretation Examined In Study At Digestive Disease Week

09 July 2008

Greater Gains In Mortality Reduction From Common Cancers Associated With Higher Education

08 July 2008

New York Times Examines Benefits, Costs Of Cancer Drug Avastin

Tumor Suppressor Originally Thought To Promote Cancer

FDA Grant AMDL Clearance To Market THE AMDL-ELISA DR-70(R) (FDP) Blood Test For Monitoring Colorectal Cancer

02 July 2008

Will Chemotherapy Work? Einstein Researchers Develop Test That May Offer Answer For Colorectal Patients

ADVENTRX Announces Preliminary Response Rate Data From Discontinued Phase 3 Trial Of CoFactor(R)

Low Use Of Medical Check-Ups For Intestinal Cancer

30 June 2008

New Data Show Preemptive Treatment May Significantly Reduce Skin Toxicities In Patients Receiving Vectibix(R) (Panitumumab)

Bowel Cancer Patients Live Longer Taking Xeloda - Analysis Confirms That Oral Xeloda Is Superior To IV 5-FU

28 June 2008

Avalon Pharmaceuticals Names Lead Development Candidate In Beta-Catenin Inhibitor Program

Metastatic Colon Cancer Research Benefits From $1.8M Award

Poverty, Poor Health Might Influence Colorectal Cancer Screening Attendance

27 June 2008

Avastin(R) Shows Unprecedented Benefits In Colorectal Cancer Patients, Irrespective Of K-Ras Gene Mutation

26 June 2008

Clinical Trials For Colon Cancer Screening Technology

Comparative Analysis Shows Chemotherapy Pill Xeloda Should Become Standard Of Care In Colon, Colorectal And Stomach Cancers

First Comprehensive Report On Colorectal Cancer (CRC) Care In Europe And Australia Reveals Urgent Need For Action

Leading Colorectal Patient Organisation Calls On EU Countries To Improve Poor Standards Of Care

25 June 2008

Minorities Less Likely To Be Screened For Colon Cancer, Study Finds

Colorectal Cancer Screening Rates Differ Among Racial Groups

20 June 2008

Obesity Surgery May Reduce Cancer Risk

Bowel Prep Oral Sodium Phosphate Equal To Fasting Before Capsule Endoscopy For Obscure GI Bleeding

Vitamin D Linked To Colon Cancer Survival

Congress Celebrates 10 Years With Endorsements From Leading Professional Societies And Organizations

19 June 2008

Modulated Radiotherapy Can Cut Treatment Time For Cancer Of The Rectum Without Increasing Toxicity

18 June 2008

MIT Researchers See Alternative To Common Colorectal Cancer Drug

17 June 2008

In Canada Obese Women Are Less Likely To Be Screened For Cervical Cancer

ADVENTRX Announces CoFactor(R) Phase 2b Clinical Trial Overall Survival Results

11 June 2008

Novel Therapeutic Strategy For Colon Cancer Treatment

10 June 2008

Family History Influences African Americans' Cancer Screening

09 June 2008

Number Of Minorities Receiving Colon Cancer Screening Increases In New York City, Mainly Due To 'Patient Navigators,' Survey Shows

04 June 2008

The GI Company Reports Significant Reduction In Occurrence Of Oral Mucositis In Phase II Study Presented At ASCO

Celator(R) Pharmaceuticals Announces Positive Phase 2 Results For CPX-1 In Treatment Of Colorectal Cancer

A New Molecular Mechanism For Colorectal Cancer: A New Target For Cancer Therapies

03 June 2008

Prognosis For Colorectal Cancer Patients Improved If Family Members Have Had Disease

Nektar Announces Expanded Phase 2 Clinical Development Plan For NKTR-102 (PEG-irinotecan)

Cediranib (Recentin, AZD2171) - Supportive Data From The National Cancer Institute (NCI) Evaluate Clinical Activity Across A Range Of Tumour Types

Erbitux - Enhanced Efficacy Demonstrated In Patients With KRAS Wild-Type Tumors In First Line Metastatic Colorectal Cancer

02 June 2008

LE-SN38 For Metastatic Colorectal Cancer After Progression On Oxaliplatin: Results Of CALGB 80402

Genmab Initiates Zalutumumab Combination Study In Colorectal Cancer

Study Of Pre-Cancerous Masses In The Colon Suggests Colon Cancer Screening Should Begin At Younger Age

Erbitux Effective For Advanced Colorectal Cancer Patients With Normal Gene

Greater Risk Of Disease Recurrence Faced By Smokers With Advanced Colon Cancer

01 June 2008

AVEO Pharmaceuticals Completes Enrollment In Phase 2 Clinical Trial Of AV-951 In Patients With Metastatic Renal Cell Carcinoma

30 May 2008

USC Researchers Identify Genetic Markers That Predict Efficacy Of Novel Cancer Drug

Sex, Age And Ethnicity Assciated With Colorectal Cancer Survival, USC Study Finds

29 May 2008

Studies Look At Colorectal Cancer And Lead Exposure In Blacks, Teen Pregnancy Among Hispanics

New Eloxatin(R) (oxaliplatin Injection) Prescribing Information In The U.S. Includes Six-Year Overall Survival Data

Diagnostic Tool Provides Additional Therapeutic Treatment Guidance For Third Deadliest Form Of Cancer

Significantly Higher Chance Of Surviving Stage III Colon Cancer With FOLFOX4 Following Surgery Compared To Chemotherapy Alone

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