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Study Group: Breast Oncologists (US)(?)

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This study group may include physicians, care providers, and researchers specializing in internal medicine, cardiology, oncology, dermatology, emergency medicine, family medicine, neurology, obstetrics-gynecology, psychiatry, radiology, nursing, optometry, genetics, and mental health. It may also include experts knowledgeable on diagnostic labs, disease management, medical devices, long term care, surgery centers, health management, pharma, and biotechnology, among others.

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Taral Patel, MD, Oncologist, Mid Ohio Oncology Hematology Inc.Taral Patel, MD
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Mid Ohio Oncology Hematology Inc.

Taral Patel, MD, is an Oncologist in private practice with Mid Ohio Oncology-Hematology, Inc. He treats patients with both cancer and blood disorders. Dr. Patel has been a principal investigator for multiple clinical trials in colon cancer, lung cancer, lymphoma, and growth factor. He has been on the...


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Michael Grossbard, MD
Professor of Clinical Medicine
Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Michael Grossbard, MD, is a Professor of Clinical Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and the Chief of Hematology-Oncology at St. Luke's-Roosevelt Hospital and Beth Israel Medical Center in New York City. His clinical research is in monoclonal antibodies, non-Hodgkin's...


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New Agents Needed for Therapy of Neuropathy in Cancer Patients- Is AL-309 the Agent? | 05-19-2008
Analysis of: Allon data demonstrate potential of AL-309 as a new neuropathy treatment | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Michael Grossbard, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

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....

Proteosome Inhibition with Carfilzomib is Promising Therapeutic Avenue | 05-19-2008
Analysis of: Proteolix Initiates Phase 2 Clinical Trial of Carfilzomib in Patients with Relapsed Solid Tumors | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Michael Grossbard, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

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...

Ricin Vaccine Market Relies on Threat of Terror | 05-05-2008
Analysis of: DOR BioPharma Initiates Non-Human Primate Efficacy Studies of RiVaxTM, Its Vaccine Against Ricin Toxin | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Michael Grossbard, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Ricin is an extraordinarily potent toxin that is fatal because of its ability to inhibit protein synthesis and rapidly cause multisystem failure.  Because ricin can be prepared from castro beans, it has the potential to be used in terrorist attacks.  The present vaccine has the potential to...

Too Early to Draw Conclusions Yet on Vargatef | 05-05-2008
Analysis of: Data suggests promising overall survival and progression-free survival with Vargatef(TM) (BIBF 1120) | www.pipelinereview.com
Author: Michael Grossbard, MD, Professor of Clinical Medicine, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons

Vargatef is a novel angiokinase inhibitor that blocks VEGF, PDGR and FGF receptors.  The current phase II study in patients with non small cell lung cancer shows that this oral agent can be given safely.  It is far too early to draw conclusions regarding efficacy.

Advantages of SenoRx Contura over Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy system. | 04-04-2008
Analysis of: A new player in the growing Breast Brachytherapy field | www.senorx.com
Author: GLG Expert Contributor

SenoRx has released the Contura system which provides a superior system when compared to the Mammosite Breast Brachytherapy System.  These advantages include: 1.  Better dosimetry, opening the door for more patients to be treated by avoiding the elimination of some patients due to skin spacing...

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