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Analysis of: Phase II trial of gemcitabine, docetaxel, and cetuximab in advanced non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). (www.abstract.asco.org)
" Conclusions: Cetuximab does not appear to add to treatment efficacy when combined with gemcitabine and docetaxel in advanced NSCLC. A high rate of severe cetuximab HSRs necessitated trial closure at our Nashville site." Not very promising.
Analysis of: China Muscles In On The Generics Industry (www.pharmalot.com)
Low cost generics to be produced in China will lower drug costs.
Analysis of: Global market expected to drive cancer drug growth (www.therapeuticsdaily.com)
As world economies improve more money will be spent globally on cancer care expanding potential markets
Michael Grossbard, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Analysis of: Allon data demonstrate potential of AL-309 as a new neuropathy treatment (www.pipelinereview.com)
Cancer patients frequently develop neuropathy as a results of chemotherapy agents including oxaliplatin, paclitaxel, vinca alkaloids, and Velcade.  Because many such patients have extended survival or receive treatment with curative intent, the resultant neuropathy can limit quality of life significantly....
Michael Grossbard, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
Analysis of: Proteolix Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Carfilzomib in Patients with Relapsed Solid Tumors (www.pipelinereview.com)
Carfilzomib is a nvelo prteosome inhibitor.  Bortezomib, the only proteosome inhibitor that is currently FDA approve, has shown significant activity in myeloma and mantle cell NHL and is being tested in other hematologic malignancies.  If Carfilzomib has improved toxicty and greater efficacy...
Brian Abbott, MD, Medical Director of Hematology
Brian Abbott, MD, Medical Director of Hematology
Big Sky Oncology
Analysis of: FDA Accepts TREANDA(R) New Drug Application for the Treatment of Relapsed Indolent Non-Hodgkin's Lymphoma (www.pipelinereview.com)
The ease of use compared to fludarabine regimens, and the superior efficacy vs chlorambucil, puts TREANDA in the sweet spot for potential front-line use in CLL.
Brian Abbott, MD, Medical Director of Hematology
Brian Abbott, MD, Medical Director of Hematology
Big Sky Oncology
Analysis of: Look to England's example for ways to solve America's health-care problem (www.sltrib.com)
National healthcare has again become part of the presidential election dialog, after a curious 12+ year absence. Also curious, Hillary Clinton is again center stage in the discussion. Will the outcome be different this time?
Brian Abbott, MD, Medical Director of Hematology
Brian Abbott, MD, Medical Director of Hematology
Big Sky Oncology
Analysis of: Loss of Doctors Leaves Patients Waiting (www.redorbit.com)
The aging population, coupled with per capita decreases in Medicare spending, threatens the entire health care system. Here's why.
Analysis of: First-Line Gefitinib in Patients With Advanced Non–Small-Cell Lung Cancer Harboring Somatic EGFR Mutations (jco.ascopubs.org)
Two papers, the one above, and http://jco.ascopubs.org/cgi/content/full/26/15/2450 reveal somewhat conflicting data on AstraZeneca's Iressa that was until now on the "back burner" due to Genentech's Tarceva, that had better response data than Iressa in separate trials On one hand the first paper points...
Analysis of: Lilly Drug Shown to Slow Lung Cancer (online.wsj.com)
That Alimta can be effectively used after other chemotherapy in non small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) as a maintenance agent!

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