A phase-III study conducted by Eli Lilly and Co has found that the company’s lung cancer drug, Alimta increased the progression free survival period among patients
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 researchers found that those who were on Alimta did not exhibit any disease progression for 3.9 months compared to 2.6 months among those who were on placebo.
The company said that it will be approaching the Food and Drug Administration in the United States to approve Alimta as maintenance treatment among those who had been given the drug as part of their initial treatment.
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.
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.
