Swiss drugmaker Roche has revealed that latest studies indicate Avastin may be helpful in lung cancer patients when given in combination with gemcitabine-cisplatin chemotherapy
Swiss drugmaker Roche has revealed that latest studies indicate Avastin may be helpful in lung cancer patients when given in combination with gemcitabine-cisplatin chemotherapy
The study showed that such a combination extended the time patients are able to survive without lung cancer progression. The "Avail" trial found that patients with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were able to live 30 percent longer without disease progression when Avastin was given in combination with other drugs.
Lung Cancer - Types, Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment and Prevention
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
Lung cancer is a malignant tumor in the lung tissues. Smoking is the main cause of lung cancer with symptoms like recurrent respiratory diseases.
The details of the study were presented at the European Society of Medical Oncology in Stockholm.
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Lung Biopsy - Indications - Procedures - Risks - FAQs - Reference
The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist.
The procedure by which tissue samples are obtained from the lung is known as lung biopsy. The biopsy tissues obtained from the lungs are examined by a pathologist.
Health Hazards of Smoking Cigarettes
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Smoking causes many diseases and affects the overall health of smokers.
Mesothelioma
Animation on mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer, that explains about the condition, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
Animation on mesothelioma - a form of lung cancer, that explains about the condition, its risk factors, diagnosis and treatment
