Scientists in Berlin have pioneered a new "carbon ion therapy" which will fire carbon ions at 73% of the speed of light for the extremely precise treatment of inoperable tumors. »»»
ROCHESTER, Minn. -- A U.S. study suggests multiple myeloma therapy involving high doses of steroids might be decreasing survival rates and increasing side effects. »»»
BOUDRY, Switzerland -- Celgene International Sarl announced that clinical data from two ongoing REVLIMID studies in Relapsed/Refractory Aggressive Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL) were reported during the... »»»
ATLANTA -- Nearly five dozen hospitals filed suit this week seeking to overturn a state rule they contend is illegal and could drive many of them out of business. »»»
COPENHAGEN, Denmark -- Genmab A/S announced today that study centers have been initiated and are ready to enroll patients in a Phase II study of ofatumumab (HuMax-CD20(R)) to evaluate treatment of... »»»
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. -- Medical professionals have long sought new treatments for reducing the pain, anxiety, and discomfort associated with cancer surgery. »»»
In the final days of November's Lung Cancer Awareness Month, Members of Congress called upon Honorable Michael Leavitt, Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to make a commitment to increase... »»»
MILWAUKEE -- A better understanding of plasma cells and how they act inside bone marrow has enabled scientists to improve dramatically treatment of patients with the blood cancer multiple myeloma. »»»
Despite optimistic claims by national leaders that America is finally turning the tide against cancer, a growing number of patient advocates and researchers say they are discouraged by continuing... »»»