Paclitaxel-carboplatin alone or with bevacizumab for non-small-cell lung cancer

Article Abstract:

A randomized study is conducted on advanced non-small-cell lung cancer patients to investigate whether the addition of bevacizumab to paclitaxel and carboplatin improves survival in patients with metastatic non-squamous-cell, non-small-cell lung cancer. Result showed that the addition of bevacizumab to paclitaxel plus carboplatin in the treatment of selected patients with non-small-cell lung cancer has a significant survival benefit with the risk of increased treatment-related deaths.

Dosage and administration, Paclitaxel, Carboplatin, Bevacizumab

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Efficacy of gefitinib, and inhibitor of the epidermal growth factor receptor tyrosine kinase, in symptomatic patients with non-small cell lung cancer: a randomized trial

Article Abstract:

The drug Iressa may improve symptoms and cause some tumor shrinkage in patients with non-small cell lung cancer, according to a study of 216 patients. Between one-third and one-half experienced an improvement in their symptoms, depending on which dose they received. In one-fifth of the patients, the drug caused the tumor to shrink at least 50%.

Product information, Evaluation, Pharmaceutical industry, Product/Service Evaluation, AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals L.P., Iressa (Medication)

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Lung cancer in U.S. women

Article Abstract:

In US women, lung cancer, caused by cigarette smoke, is the leading cause of cancer death. Cigarette smoking, its advertising and effects are discussed.

Science & research, Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical preparations, Estrogen & Progestogen Preps, Health aspects, Research, Women, Risk factors, Smoking, Americans, Estrogen, Estrogens, Lung cancer

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