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Table of Contents . . . November 20th, 2006
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Cancer Therapy - New cancer-fighting virus kills invasive brain cells
Cancer Therapy - Researchers harnessing the measles virus to attack cancer
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Lorus presents GTI-2040 pharmacokinetic and metabolic data in acute myeloid leukemia
Awards - Gold Coast IVF executive receives first prize for new tumor surgery technique video
Awards - School of medicine receives $5 million grant to study impact of palliative care programs
Awards - Varian Medical Systems' cancer treatment imaging device wins R&D 100 Award
Breast Cancer - Allos Therapeutics completes second analysis of data from ENRICH trial
Breast Cancer - Analysis of independent studies finds race affects African-American breast cancer survival
Breast Cancer - M. D. Anderson establishes clinic, research program for inflammatory breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Optimata's virtual cancer patient engine predicts patient response to breast cancer treatment
Breast Cancer - Orion Genomics announces collaboration to validate clinical utility of breast cancer screening test
Breast Cancer - Report shows fewer women having inpatient breast cancer surgery
Business & Finance - Cytokinetics reports third quarter 2006 financial results and clinical highlights
Business & Finance - Dynavax announces third quarter 2006 financial results and updates 2006 financial guidance
Business & Finance - Pharmacyclics reports first quarter net loss of $6.5 million
Business Update - Eisai announces completion of acquisition of four oncology-related products from Ligand
Business Update - Millennium and Ortho Biotech enter U.S. agreement to promote bortezomib for injection
Business Update - Misonix reports expansion of visually directed HIFU for prostate cancer treatment into Spain
Business Update - Mitsui expands investment in proteomics company Correlogic and enters research collaboration
Business Update - Mundipharma acquires development and marketing rights for anticancer compound bendamustine
Business Update - Oncologix signs oncosphere development agreement
Business Update - Takeda and BioNumerik terminate strategic alliance agreement for Tavocept for U.S., Canada
Business Update - UTEK Corporation and GammaCan International sign strategic alliance agreement
Cancer Therapy - AnorMED completes enrollment in phase III trial for Mozobil on schedule
Cancer Therapy - Bacteria could make new library of cancer drugs that are too complex to create artificially
Cancer Therapy - Breast cancer treatment device by BSD Medical receives favorable review
Cancer Therapy - Chemo drugs for treating breast cancer may cause changes in cognitive function
Cancer Therapy - Childhood cancer survivors treated with radiation face increased risk of tumors later in life
Cancer Therapy - Early stage breast cancer patients may benefit from a new, accelerated treatment
Cancer Therapy - Promising target for new atherosclerosis therapies is linked to leukemia
Cancer Therapy - Reata receives orphan drug status for RTA 744 in treatment of malignant glioma
Cancer Therapy - Unique mouse line found to have white blood cells that kill cancer cells
Carcinoid Cancer - Researcher at M. D. Anderson Cancer Center receives $250,000 carcinoid tumor research grant
Colorectal Cancer - Potential of mesalazine to prevent colorectal cancer in IBD discussed at European congress
Complementary & Alternative Medicine - Leading cancer researchers take closer look at much-in-demand maitake mushroom
Finance - Dutton Associates announces speculative buy rating for CEL-SCI in initiating coverage
Finance - EXACT Sciences announces third quarter net loss of $3.1 million
Finance - Millennium reports Q3 2006 non-GAAP income of $6.4 million up from $6.5 million loss in 2005
Finance - Varian Medical Systems reports Q4 2006 revenue growth of 18% to $454 million, orders up 12%
Finance - VioQuest Pharmaceuticals completes $4 million private placement financing
Head & Neck Cancer - U.S. FDA approves new treatment for advanced head and neck cancer
Influenza Vaccine - Dynavax's universal flu vaccine improves response of standard flu vaccines
Legal Issues - Complaint filed against PreMD in U.S. Court
Lung Cancer - Lilly launches phase III GALES trial of Alimta in small cell lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Lung Cancer Alliance hails landmark study proving early detection saves lives
Lung Cancer - New research supports Alexian CT lung scan technology as screening for lung cancer
Market Analysis - Study evaluates dosings, costs for epoetin alfa and darbepoetin alfa in inpatient setting
Medical Devices - First VentrAssist heart recovery featured on national TV
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - EntreMed commences clinical trial for MKC-1 in lung cancer patients
Pancreatic Cancer - Myriad Genetics sponsors clinical trial in pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer - Pharmion initiates Phase I/II combination clinical trial with MGCD0103, Gemzar in pancreatic cancer
Patents - Battelle secures patent for technology related to early cancer detection
Personnel - Cleveland BioLabs appoints John Gordon, PhD, director of clinical operations
Personnel - Cytogen appoints Kevin Bratton new chief financial officer
Personnel - ICAD names Jonathan Go senior vice president of research and development
Personnel - Kosan appoints Robert De Jager as chief medical officer
Personnel - Threshold Pharmaceuticals announces resignation of COO, general counsel, CFO Michael Ostrach
Prostate Cancer - Algeta's Alpharadin reduces PSA levels in a placebo-controlled trial in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Dendreon presents new Provenge data analyses at Prostate Cancer Foundation Scientific Retreat
Prostate Cancer - EDAP TMS reports studies confirm repeatability of outcomes, lower side effects for Ablatherm-HIFU
Prostate Cancer - Rate of PSA level increase is an accurate gauge of tumor aggression
Proteomics - Scripps scientists use proteomic technology to profile enzyme elevated in human tumor cells
Restructuring - EXACT Sciences Corporation announces plan to cut jobs by about 50%, take Q4 charge
Solid Tumors - Aveo initiates development of AV-412 in cancer patients with advanced solid tumors
Solid Tumors - CuraGen and TopoTarget provide update and preliminary data on PXD101 clinical development program
Angiogenesis - Recent studies from National Institutes of Health add new data to angiogenesis
Angiogenesis - Research on angiogenesis published by scientists at Tohoku University, Department of Oral Medicine and Surgery
Basal Cell Cancer Therapy - Recent findings in basal cell cancer therapy described by researchers from Shahid Beheshti University, Department of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery
Breast Cancer - Reports from University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center describe recent advances in breast cancer
Breast Cancer Quality of Care - Recent studies from University of Calgary, Faculty of Kinesiology add new data to breast cancer quality of care
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Research findings from McGill University, Department of Epidemiology update understanding of breast cancer risk factors
Breast Cancer Screening - Data from State University of New York, Health Science Center advance knowledge in breast cancer screening
Breast Cancer Screening - Studies from University of Michigan, Department of Radiology add new findings in the area of breast cancer screening
Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy research has been reported by scientists at University of Toronto, Department of Hematology and Oncology
Cancer - Data from Skaggs Institute for Chemical Biology advance knowledge in cancer
Cancer - Findings from Kanazawa University, Division of Pharmaceutical Sciences in cancer reported
Cancer - Research on cancer described by scientists at Center for Cancer Research
Cancer - Study data from University of New Mexico, Health Science Center provide new insights into cancer
Cancer - Study results from Peter MacCallum Cancer Center update understanding of cancer
Cancer - University of Groningen, Northern Center for Healthcare Research reports research in cancer
Cancer Cell Biology - Findings in cancer cell biology reported from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Cancer Biology
Cancer Cell Biology - Study results from University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey, Center for Advanced Biotechnology and Medicine update understanding of cancer cell biology
Cancer Cell Biology - Study results from University of North Carolina, Department of Biology in the area of cancer cell biology published
Cancer Clinical Trial - Studies from John Radcliffe Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology in the area of cancer clinical trial published
Cancer Gene Therapy - Data from University of Oxford, Weatherall Institute of Molecular Medicine provide new insights into cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Data on cancer gene therapy described by researchers at Shanghai Institutes for Biological Sciences
Cancer Gene Therapy - Data on cancer gene therapy detailed by investigators at University of Queensland, Center for Immunology and Cancer Research
Cancer Gene Therapy - Data on cancer gene therapy published by investigators at Center for Cancer Research
Cancer Gene Therapy - Data on cancer gene therapy reported by researchers at Colorado State University, Department of Microbiology
Cancer Gene Therapy - Research data from University of Helsinki update understanding of cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers at University of Oslo target cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers from German Cancer Research Center detail findings in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers from Institute for Cancer Research publish findings in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Researchers from Mary Crowley Medical Research Center describe findings in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Genetics - Scientists at Haukeland University, Department of Medicine publish research in cancer genetics
Cancer Genetics - Studies from College of Medicine, Department of Pathology yield new data on cancer genetics
Cancer Prevention - Findings in cancer prevention reported from Cleveland Clinic Foundation
Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy published by researchers at Tel-Aviv University, Sackler Faculty of Medicine
Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Chiba Institute of Technology, Faculty of Engineering publish new data on cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Norwegian Radium Hospital publishes research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Research data from University of Nijmegen, Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology update understanding of cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Research from Fudan University, Shanghai Medical College has provided new information about cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Royal North Shore Hospital report research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at University of Melbourne, and Department of Pathology detail research in cancer therapy
Carcinoma - Data on carcinoma discussed by researchers at University of Paris
Carcinoma - Findings from University of Granada advance knowledge in carcinoma
Carcinoma Cell Biology - Study data from Institute of Molecular Medicine update knowledge of carcinoma cell biology
Cervical Cancer - New cervical cancer research from University College outlined
Cervical Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Institute of Obstetrics and Gynecology report research in cervical cancer therapy
Cholangio Cancer Epidemiology - Texas A&M University, Health Science Center describes research in cholangio cancer epidemiology
Chorio Cancer - Data on chorio cancer detailed by researchers at Royal Hallamshire Hospital
Chorio Cancer - New findings reported from Clinical Institute describe advances in chorio cancer
Chorio Cancer Epidemiology - Scientists at University of New Mexico, Health Science Center publish new data on chorio cancer epidemiology
Chorio Cancer Therapy - Data on chorio cancer therapy described by researchers at Northwestern University
Chorio Cancer Therapy - Studies from Chinese Academy of Sciences have provided new data on chorio cancer therapy
Colon Cancer - Research from Technion, Rappaport Faculty of Medicine in the area of colon cancer published
Colon Cancer Genetics - Data on colon cancer genetics discussed by researchers at University of Basel, Center of Biomedicine
Colon Cancer Genetics - Researchers from St. Mary's Hospital discuss findings in colon cancer genetics
Endometrial Cancer - Research results from University of Manchester update understanding of endometrial cancer
Gastric Cancer - New gastric cancer research has been reported by scientists at Central Hospital
Gastric Cancer - Research findings from Keio University update understanding of gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - Researchers from Technion, Department of Pediatrics discuss findings in gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer - Study results from Maebashi Red Cross Hospital update understanding of gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer Therapy - Hiroshima University reports research in gastric cancer therapy
Germ Cell Cancer Therapy - Study findings on germ cell cancer therapy are outlined in reports from University of Heidelberg, Department of Thoracic Surgery
Glioma Therapy - Research from Umea University, Department of Pharmacology in the area of glioma therapy published
Head and Neck Cancer Therapy - Research on head and neck cancer therapy detailed by scientists at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
HIV/AIDS Cancer - Data from Hospital General Universitario, Internal Medicine Department provide new insights into HIV/AIDS cancer
HIV/AIDS Cancer Therapy - New HIV/AIDS cancer therapy data have been reported by scientists at Guy's and St. Thomas' Hospital
Leukemia Therapy - Researchers from Chiba Cancer Center Research Institute detail findings in leukemia therapy
Lung Cancer Therapy - Studies from University of Edinburgh, Institute of Medical Research in the area of lung cancer therapy described
Myeloma Genetics - Scientists at Comprehensive Cancer Center, Division of Hematology discuss research in myeloma genetics
Myeloma Therapy - Recent findings in myeloma therapy described by researchers from Hiroshima University, Department of Pharmacy
Neuroblastoma - New neuroblastoma in children data have been reported by researchers at University of California, Department of Pediatrics
Neuroblastoma - New neuroblastoma in children study findings have been published by scientists at Hospital for Sick Children, Division of Hematology
Neuroblastoma - Research conducted at Dongduk Women's University, Department of Applied Chemistry has updated our knowledge about neuroblastoma
Neuroblastoma Genetics - University of Cologne describes research in neuroblastoma genetics
Neuroblastoma Therapy - New findings in neuroblastoma therapy described from Karolinska Institut
Obesity and Diabetes - Data from Christie Hospital NHS Trust, Department of Surgery advance knowledge in obesity and diabetes
Obesity and Diabetes Risk Factors - Research reports on obesity and diabetes risk factors from Institute for Quality and Efficiency in Health Care provide new insights
Oral Cancer Therapy - Research on oral cancer therapy discussed by scientists at Taichung Veterans General Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Immunology - New oral squamous cell carcinoma immunology study findings have been reported from Taipei Veterans General Hospital, Department of Dentistry
Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma Therapy - New findings from Hamamatsu University, Department of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery in the area of oral squamous cell carcinoma therapy described
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - Study data from Norwegian Radium Hospital update understanding of ovarian cancer therapy
Prostate Cancer - New findings reported from University of Tampere, Institute of Medical Technology describe advances in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Recent studies from Thomas Jefferson University, Kimmel Cancer Center add new data to prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Studies from Baylor College of Medicine, Department of Veterans Affairs add new findings in the area of prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Cell Biology - Findings from College of Medicine, Department of Anatomy and Cell Biology in prostate cancer cell biology reported
Prostate Cancer Cell Biology - Investigators at Emory University, Department of Urology zero in on prostate cancer cell biology
Prostate Cancer Cell Biology - Reports outline prostate cancer cell biology study results from Goteborg University, Sahlgrenska Academy
Prostate Cancer Cell Biology - Researchers at National Cancer Center Research Institute target prostate cancer cell biology
Prostate Cancer Epidemiology - New prostate cancer epidemiology data have been reported by scientists at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center
Prostate Cancer Genetics - Reports from University of Patras, Department of Pharmacy add new data to research in prostate cancer genetics
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Oncology Division publish new data on prostate cancer therapy
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Research results from Vancouver General Hospital update knowledge of prostate cancer therapy
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Birmingham University, Division of Clinical Pharmacology report on findings in prostate cancer therapy
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Study results from Johns Hopkins Hospital provide new insights into prostate cancer therapy
Proteomics - New proteomics research has been reported by scientists at Boston University, Biology Department
Retinoblastoma Immunology - Investigators at Vision Research Foundation, College Road have published new data on retinoblastoma immunology
Sarcoma - New sarcoma in children research has been reported by scientists at National Institutes of Health
Soft Tissue Sarcoma Prognosis - Researchers at University of Heidelberg, Department of Thoracic Surgery have published new data on soft tissue sarcoma prognosis
Squamous Cell Carcinoma - Findings from College of Medicine, Department of Pathology provide new insights into squamous cell carcinoma
Stomach Cancer Prevention - New stomach cancer prevention study findings have been reported from University of Bristol, Department of Social Medicine
Teratocarcinoma - Data on teratocarcinoma described by investigators at Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research
Thyroid Cancer - Research on thyroid cancer reported by scientists at University Hospital, Department of Otolaryngology
Vascular Disease Risk Factors - Scientists at John Radcliffe Hospital, Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology detail research in vascular disease risk factors
Breast Cancer - Data from the United States, Italy and Japan provide new insights into breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Findings in breast cancer reported from University of Texas, U.S.
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer findings from Spain, the United States and Austria described
Breast Cancer - Recent findings in breast cancer described by researchers from the United States and Germany
Breast Cancer - Reports on breast cancer study findings from University of California, U.S., provide new insights
Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Texas, U.S., target breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Researchers in the United States, United Kingdom and Canada publish new breast cancer data
Breast Cancer - Scientists in the United States and Netherlands target breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Study data from Harvard University, U.S., shed light on breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Study data from Vanderbilt University, U.S., update understanding of breast cancer
Cancer Research - New cancer research from University of Texas, U.S., summarized
Cancer Research - Reports summarize cancer study results from University of Kuopio, Finland
Cancer Research - Research from University of California, U.S., provide new insights into cancer
Cancer Treatment - New cancer treatment study findings have been reported from University of California, U.S.
Cancer Treatment - New findings reported from Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center, New York, U.S., describe advances in cancer treatment
Cancer Treatment - Research from University of Tokyo, Japan, has provided new cancer treatment data
Cervical Cancer - New cervical cancer findings from the United States and Greece detailed
Diagnostics - Studies from University of North Carolina, U.S., advance diagnostics knowledge
Endometrial Cancer - Scientists from Harvard University, U.S., target endometrial cancer
Environmental - Studies from Karolinska Institute, Sweden, in the area of environmental described
Genetics - Study findings from University of Michigan, U.S., update genetics knowledge
Glioma - Study data from Italy and the United States provide new insights into glioma
Head & Neck Cancer - Reports outline head & neck cancer research from the United States and South Korea
Hepatocellular Carcinoma - Research conducted in Japan has provided new information about hepatocellular carcinoma
Liver Cancer - New liver cancer research from South Korea and Japan discussed
Lung Cancer - New lung cancer study findings have been reported by researchers from National Cancer Center, Tokyo, Japan
Lung Cancer - New lung cancer study results reported from Turkey, the United States and the South Korea
Lung Cancer - Research from Japan and the United States provide new insights into lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Research results from the United States, Spain and Japan update lung cancer knowledge
Lung Cancer - Studies from the United States and Australia in the area of lung cancer detailed
Lung Cancer - Study findings from Taiwan, the United States and Japan update lung cancer knowledge
Lung Cancer - Study results from Japan, Switzerland and Netherlands broaden understanding of lung cancer
Melanoma - Investigators in Australia and the United States have published new melanoma data
Melanoma - Studies from Malta, the United Kingdom and Netherlands yield new information about melanoma
Nasopharyngeal Cancer - New findings from the People's Republic of China and Singapore in the area of nasopharyngeal cancer described
Nasopharyngeal Cancer - Research from the United States, People's Republic of China and Taiwan add new data to nasopharyngeal cancer body of knowledge
Pancreatic Cancer - Investigators from University of Texas, U.S., target pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic Cancer - Research from the United States and France yields new pancreatic cancer findings
Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer study findings from Switzerland and the United States were highlighted recently in medical journals
Prostate Cancer - Researchers from the United States, Italy and Australia publish new studies and findings in the area of prostate cancer
Rectal Cancer - Research from Australia, Germany and the United States advances rectal cancer knowledge
Thyroid Cancer - Findings from the United States, Germany and Australia broaden understanding of thyroid cancer
Urothelial Cancer - Study data from the United States and Japan update urothelial cancer knowledge
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