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Table of Contents . . . November 27th, 2006
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Cancer Therapy - Report calls for using heated chemotherapy after colon cancer surgery to optimize patient survival
Cancer Therapy - Researchers study maintenance therapy as a preventive treatment against multiple myeloma
Clinical Trials - Findings from Sungkyunkwan University, Department of Surgery broaden understanding of clinical trials
Drug Discovery - Reports from Shanghai Institute of Materia Medica, Research Division advance knowledge in drug discovery
Acute Myeloid Leukemia - Lorus Therapeutics announces presentation on GTI-2040 uptake by tumor cells in AML
Brain Cancer - Northwest Biotherapeutics discusses results from clinical trials in brain cancer
Brain Cancer - Researchers study effects of Aricept on cognitive function in pediatric brain cancer survivors
Breast Cancer - Bionovo's phase I/II trial protocol for metastatic breast cancer accepted by U.S. FDA
Breast Cancer - Komen Foundation joins U.S. State Department to launch breast cancer initiative in Middle East
Breast Cancer - Research finds shorter-course, higher intensity radiation treatment safe for breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Women with disabilities have higher breast cancer mortality rates
Breast Cancer Vaccine - BN ImmunoTherapeutics reports data on breast cancer vaccine shows exceptional efficacy
Business & Finance - Callisto Pharmaceuticals closes on preferred stock financing
Business & Finance - Carrington reports 18% revenue increase in third quarter
Business & Finance - Cerus announces third quarter financial results
Business & Finance - US Oncology reports Q3 2006 revenue of $698.6 million, 9-month revenue of $2,089.8 million
Business Update - Ablatherm-HIFU launches prostate cancer services in Spain
Business Update - Abraxis BioScience launches new Abraxane patient assistance program
Business Update - Adherex enters partnership phase III trial of sodium thiosulfate to prevent hearing loss
Business Update - Akorn, Natco Pharma add two drugs to supply and margin sharing agreement
Business Update - Bionomics, SAFC Pharma sign contract to manufacture BNC105 for cancer indication
Business Update - Cedara Software showcases new technologies for oncology treatment and response assessment
Business Update - ConnectiCare again ranked #6 health plan in nation
Business Update - CuraGen and TopoTarget out-license worldwide rights for preclinical HDAC inhibitor
Business Update - Merck's cervical cancer vaccine Gardasil added to U.S. CDC Vaccines for Children contract
Business Update - Microbix partners with Angiogen to market urokinase drug therapy for treating solid cancers
Business Update - Millennium, Ortho Biotech partner to co-promote cancer therapeutic bortezomib for injection
Business Update - Milliman Care introduces evidence-based clinical guidelines adapted for U.K. healthcare
Business Update - Morphotek named one of top three fastest growing companies in region by 2006 Philadelphia 100
Business Update - New test may detect cancer earlier
Business Update - TomoTherapy Incorporated marks milestone of 100th radiation system in operation
Cancer Therapy - 3-D treatment planning reduces feeding-tube use
Cancer Therapy - Blocking a cancer-causing gene improves radiation's effectiveness
Cancer Therapy - Drug that interrupts a key stage of cell division shows promise for advanced solid tumors
Cancer Therapy - Enzyme inhibitor produces stable disease in patients with advanced solid cell cancers
Cancer Therapy - MultiCell Technologies details research leading to patent application for novel cancer treatment
Cancer Therapy - Researchers find nanoparticle shows promise in reducing radiation side effects
Cancer Therapy - Scientists identify biochemical pathway that leads to prostate cancer
Cancer Therapy - Scientists identify protein that could hold the key to new leukemia treatments
Cancer Therapy - Shaped-beam radiosurgery treatment finds success treating tiniest lung tumors
Cancer Therapy - Smokers have worse side effects from radiation treatment for prostate cancer
Cancer Therapy - Study finds cutting-edge holographic imaging system promising for cancer treatment planning
Cancer Vaccine - Introgen and Gendux to seek Advexin approval under exceptional circumstance rules
Collaborations - Lpath, Sapient to characterize interactions of Lpath's anti-S1P therapeutic antibody
Drug Development - Micromet reports on development of monoclonal antibody with unique immunosuppressant action
Eye Cancer - St. Jude Children's Research Hospital reports breakthrough in eye cancer treatment
Finance - Avantis Medical raises $12 million to fund device for improving detection of colon cancer
Finance - Matritech reports sales of bladder cancer test up 11% in Q3 2005
Finance - Standard & Poor's initiates stock report coverage on EpiCept Corporation
Finance - Sunesis Pharmaceuticals reports Q3 2006 revenues of $1.9 million, net loss of $8.7 million
Follicular B-Cell Lymphoma - Berlex evaluating combination therapy for common form of non-Hodgkin lymphoma
Genetics & Genomics - Studies give new insight into cell division
Healthcare Costs - Study finds costs for Procrit lower than darbepoetin alfa in inpatient hospital setting
Licensing Agreements - Arup Laboratories, Saladax Biomedical sign deal for busulfan analyte specific reagents
Licensing Agreements - RaySearch finalizes agreement with Philips regarding adaptive radiation therapy products
Medicare - Prostate cancer groups demand Medicare drop its least costly alternative policy
Mergers & Acquisitions - Ciphergen stockholders approve sale of proteomics instrument business to Bio-Rad Laboratories
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - EntreMed commences clinical trial for MKC-1 in lung cancer patients
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer - Survey reveals ignorance about Europe's number one cancer killer - lung cancer
Oncology - BioCurex presents new format for blood test detection of cancer with results superior to PSA
Pancreatic Cancer - Avantogen Oncology reports U.S. FDA acceptance of application for RP101
Personnel - Cell Genesys announces management change
Personnel - Dr. David Goldsteen joins SpeciGen board as commercialization of ProteoCage moves forward
Personnel - Dynavax Technologies names Michael Ostrach VP, chief business officer and general counsel
Personnel - Prominent oncologist Dr. David Sidransky joins Zila board
Prostate Cancer - Cellgate commences Phase II clinical trial of anticancer compound CGC-11047 for prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer - Dendreon presents new data correlating potency of Provenge to survival in Phase 3 studies
Prostate Cancer - Long-term hormone therapy does not help prostate cancer patients live longer
Prostate Cancer - Men with prostate cancer avoid radiation due to misconceptions
Prostate Cancer - Silicon Valley Urology Center leads with 225 cesium-131 prostate brachytherapy implants
Radiation Therapy - Real-time visualization of tumors leads to more precise radiation treatment
Skin Cancer - Scientists receive $1 million NCI grant to develop skin cancer prevention treatment.
Soft Tissue Sarcoma - Ariad presents efficacy data on AP23573 in phase II advanced sarcoma cancer trial
Adverse Drug Reactions - Reports outline adverse drug reactions research from Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Angiogenesis - Findings from University of Rochester, Department of Urology provide new insights into angiogenesis
Angiogenesis - Research on angiogenesis reported by scientists at Taussig Cancer Center
Astrocytoma Therapy - Scientists at Mayo Clinic describe research in astrocytoma therapy
Bladder Cancer Prognosis - Researchers at General Hospital, Department of Cancer Studies and Molecular Medicine publish new data on bladder cancer prognosis
Brain Cancer Therapy - Reports from Duke University, Preston Robert Tisch Brain Tumor Center advance knowledge in brain cancer therapy
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer study findings have been reported by researchers at Boston University, Department of Surgery
Breast Cancer - Research on breast cancer described by scientists at University of Glasgow, Department of Surgery
Breast Cancer - Studies from Cancer Center further understanding of breast cancer
Breast Cancer Cytology - Studies from Swedish Cancer Institute, Department of Surgery have provided new data on breast cancer cytology
Breast Cancer Epidemiology - Research conducted at York University, Department of Surgery has updated our knowledge about breast cancer epidemiology
Breast Cancer Prognosis - New breast cancer prognosis study findings have been reported by scientists at Oregon Health & Science University, Division of Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Risk Factors - Research in the area of breast cancer risk factors reported from Columbia University, Department of Surgery
Breast Cancer Therapy - New breast cancer therapy study findings have been published by scientists at Anderson Cancer Center, Department of Surgical Oncology
Breast Cancer Therapy - New data from National Tumor Institute, Division of Medical Oncology illuminate research in breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - New findings from Harbor-UCLA Medical Center, Department of Surgery describe advances in breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Research conducted at Lutheran Medical Center, Department of Surgery has provided new information about breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Research from Boston University, Department of Surgical Oncology has provided new data on breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Research results from Kagoshima University, Department of Clinical Pharmacy update knowledge of breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Ohio State University, Division of Medicinal Chemistry describe findings in breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Studies from University of South Florida, H. Lee Moffitt Cancer Center have provided new information about breast cancer therapy
Breast Cancer Therapy - Study data from Central Hospital update knowledge of breast cancer therapy
Burkitt Lymphoma Therapy - New burkitt lymphoma therapy study findings recently were reported by researchers at Trinity Center for Health Sciences
Cancer - Data on cancer detailed by researchers at University of Munich, Department of Nuclear Medicine
Cancer - Investigators at Griffith University publish new data on cancer
Cancer - New cancer research reported from Salk Institute for Biological Studies
Cancer - Studies from Columbia University, Department of Epidemiology add new findings in the area of cancer
Cancer Cell Biology - New findings from Comprehensive Cancer Center in the area of cancer cell biology published
Cancer Epidemiology - Studies conducted at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine on cancer epidemiology recently published
Cancer Gene Therapy - Institute of Biochemistry and Biophysics details research in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Reports from Johns Hopkins University, Department of Radiology describe recent advances in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Reports from University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science advance knowledge in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Scientists at Mayo Clinic discuss research in cancer gene therapy
Cancer Gene Therapy - Studies in the area of cancer gene therapy reported from National University, Department of Anatomy
Cancer Genetics - Researchers from Stem Cell Biology Program at James Graham Brown Cancer Center publish findings in cancer genetics
Cancer Genetics - Scientists at Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Biochemistry discuss research in cancer genetics
Cancer Immunology - Researchers at Cancer Institute, Department of Immunology have published new data on cancer immunology
Cancer Prevention - School of Pharmacy publishes research in cancer prevention
Cancer Science - Researchers at University of Tokyo, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology target cancer science
Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy discussed by researchers at University of Tokyo, Institute of Medical Science
Cancer Therapy - Data on cancer therapy published by researchers at University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Cancer Institute
Cancer Therapy - Investigators at Children's Hospital, Department of Pediatric Hematology and Oncology release new data on cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - New cancer therapy research from Oncology Research Institute described
Cancer Therapy - Research on cancer therapy published by scientists at National University, Department of Pharmacology
Cancer Therapy - Researchers from M.D. Anderson Cancer Center detail findings in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Mayo Clinic, Department of Oncology report recent findings in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Researchers from Women's Cancer Center, Department of Radiation Oncology report on findings in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Researchers' work from Royal Veterinary and Agricultural University, Department of Veterinary Pathobiology focuses on cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Scientists at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, Department of Molecular Pharmacology publish research in cancer therapy
Cancer Therapy - Studies from Institute of Occupational Medicine, Department of Toxicology further understanding of cancer therapy
Cancer Vaccines - Data on cancer vaccines published by researchers at National Cancer Institute
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers from College of Medicine, Department of Urology describe findings in cancer vaccines
Cancer Vaccines - Researchers from University of Texas, Health Science Center publish findings in cancer vaccines
Carcinoma - Reports on carcinoma findings from Rochester General Hospital, Department of Urology provide new insights
Carcinoma - Studies from Federal University reveal new findings on carcinoma
Carcinoma - Study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Urology in the area of carcinoma published
Carcinoma Prognosis - Data on carcinoma prognosis detailed by researchers at University of California, Department of Urology
Carcinoma Prognosis - Reports from Mayo Clinic, Department of Radiation Oncology describe recent advances in carcinoma prognosis
Carcinoma Therapy - Data on carcinoma therapy described by researchers at Pittsburgh Cancer Institute, Department of Radiation Oncology
Carcinoma Therapy - Findings in carcinoma therapy reported from College of Medicine, Department of Dermatology
Coagulation - Studies from Hall Medical Center, Department of Internal Medicine have provided new data on coagulation
Colon Cancer - Research data from Fudan University, Department of General Practice update understanding of colon cancer
Colon Cancer Genetics - Researchers from Tottori University, Department of Biomedical Science discuss findings in colon cancer genetics
Colon Cancer Genetics - Scientists at Cancer Center, Division of Epidemiology target colon cancer genetics
Colon Cancer Therapy - Research from University of Leeds, Center for Epidemiology and Biostatistics in colon cancer therapy provides new insights
Diabetic Retinopathy - Data from College of Medicine advance knowledge in diabetic retinopathy
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Prognosis - Study data from Beaumont Hospital, Department of Surgery update knowledge of ductal carcinoma in situ prognosis
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Therapy - New ductal carcinoma in situ therapy study results from John Wayne Cancer Institute described
Ductal Carcinoma in Situ Therapy - Research from University of Southern California, Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center has provided new information about ductal carcinoma in situ therapy
Gastric Cancer - Research from Keio University, Department of Surgery provide new insights into gastric cancer
Gastric Cancer Cell Biology - Findings from National University, Faculty of Food Science and Biotechnology in gastric cancer cell biology reported
Gastric Cancer Epidemiology - Reports summarize gastric cancer epidemiology research from Royal Hospital
Hepatocellular Cancer - Data on hepatocellular cancer detailed by researchers at Saga University, Department of Internal Medicine
Hepatocellular Cancer - Recent findings in hepatocellular cancer described by researchers from Kyushu University
Hepatocellular Cancer - Researchers from University of Hong Kong, Center for the Study of Liver Disease describe findings in hepatocellular cancer
Hepatocellular Cancer Risk Factors - New hepatocellular cancer risk factors findings from College of Medicine, Department of Medicine published
HIV/AIDS Cancer - New HIV/AIDS cancer research from Abramson Family Cancer Research Institute, Department of Microbiology outlined
HIV/AIDS Cancer - Studies from University of Cape Town, Department of Medicine yield new information about HIV/AIDS cancer
Human Papillomavirus Risk Factors - Scientists at Health Science Center, Department of Molecular Genetics and Microbiology publish new data on human papillomavirus risk factors
Kidney Cancer Genetics - Center for Cancer Research describes research in kidney cancer genetics
Kidney Cancer Immunology - Research on kidney cancer immunology detailed by scientists at General Hospital, Department of Urology
Kidney Cancer Therapy - Scientists at Lineberger Comprehensive Cancer Center, Department of Hematology publish research in kidney cancer therapy
Leukemia Therapy - Data on leukemia therapy reported by researchers at Zhejiang University, Cancer Institute
Liposarcoma Genetics - Report summarizes liposarcoma genetics study findings from Mayo Clinic, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Lobular Cancer Therapy - Studies conducted at University of Texas, M.D. Anderson Cancer Center on lobular cancer therapy recently published
Lung Cancer - Recent findings in lung cancer described by researchers from Cancer Center
Lung Cancer Quality of Care - Reports from Haukeland University, Institute of Medicine describe recent advances in lung cancer quality of care
Lung Cancer Risk Factors - Data from University of Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Cancer Institute advance knowledge in lung cancer risk factors
Lung Cancer Therapy - Recent studies from Cancer Center, Department of Thoracic add new data to lung cancer therapy
Myeloma Therapy - Scientists at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute publish research in myeloma therapy
Neuroblastoma - Data on neuroblastoma discussed by researchers at University of Eastern Piedmont, Department of Clinical and Experimental Medicine
Neuroendocrine Cancer Immunology - New research on neuroendocrine cancer immunology from Royal University, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology summarized
Neutropenia Therapy - Studies from City University of New York, Department of Surgical Oncology update current data on neutropenia therapy
Oral Cancer Immunology - Researchers from Center for Biotechnology, Department of Molecular Medicine provide details of new studies and findings in the area of oral cancer immunology
Ovarian Cancer - Research on ovarian cancer reported by scientists at Cancer Center, Department of Pharmacology
Ovarian Cancer - Study findings from Institute of Cancer Research provide new insights into ovarian cancer
Ovarian Cancer Cell Biology - New findings in ovarian cancer cell biology described from Peking University
Ovarian Cancer Therapy - Research from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine broadens understanding of ovarian cancer therapy
Pancreatic Cancer - Studies from Kanazawa University, Department of Internal Medicine in the area of pancreatic cancer published
Pancreatic Cancer Prognosis - Research results from Cancer Institute, Department of Molecular update understanding of pancreatic cancer prognosis
Papillary Cancer - Researchers from Tianjin Medical University report details of new studies and findings in the area of papillary cancer
Papillary Cancer Genetics - Cornell University, Sloan Kettering Cancer Center reports research in papillary cancer genetics
Peripheral Artery Disease Epidemiology - Researchers at University of Missouri, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center publish new data on peripheral artery disease epidemiology
Peripheral Neuropathy - Researchers at Yale University, Yale Cancer Center target peripheral neuropathy
Phototherapy - Scientists at University of Rochester, Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology discuss research in phototherapy
Prostate Cancer - Scientists at Deaconess Medical Center discuss research in prostate cancer
Prostate Cancer Prognosis - Research on prostate cancer prognosis discussed by scientists at Heinrich-Heine University
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Reports outline prostate cancer therapy study results from University of South Carolina, Department of Microbiology and Immunology
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Research from Shenyang Pharmaceutical University yields new findings on prostate cancer therapy
Prostate Cancer Therapy - Study data from University of Technology update knowledge of prostate cancer therapy
Proteomics - Reports from University of Milano-Bicocca, Department of Biotechnology advance knowledge in proteomics
Rectal Cancer Quality of Care - Findings from Mayo Clinic advance knowledge in rectal cancer quality of care
Retinoblastoma - Researchers at Bascom Palmer Eye Institute release new data on retinoblastoma
Retinoblastoma Cell Biology - Researchers from Hellenic Pasteur Institute report details of new studies and findings in the area of retinoblastoma cell biology
Retinoblastoma Immunology - Study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology broaden understanding of retinoblastoma immunology
Retinoblastoma Therapy - Researchers from Institute of Medical Sciences, Department of Radiation Oncology publish findings in retinoblastoma therapy
Rhabdomyosarcoma - Research on rhabdomyosarcoma in children detailed by scientists at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Department of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine
Sarcoma Risk Factors - Studies from Oncology Institute, Department of Oncology describe new findings in sarcoma risk factors
Seminoma Therapy - Study results from Regional Cancer Center, Radiation Oncology Department broaden understanding of seminoma therapy
Skin Cancer Risk Factors - Investigators at Queen Mary University of London, Institute of Cell and Molecular Science zero in on skin cancer risk factors
Small Cell Lung Cancer Quality of Care - Study results from Mayo Clinic College of Medicine update understanding of small cell lung cancer quality of care
Squamous Cell Carcinoma Genetics - Reports outline squamous cell carcinoma genetics study results from University of Tokushima, Institute of Health Bioscience
Thyroid Cancer Pathology - Studies from Cornell University, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine provide new data on thyroid cancer pathology
Urothelial Cancer - Scientists at University of Ottawa describe research in urothelial cancer
Vestibular Schwannoma - Reports on vestibular schwannoma findings from Nara Medical University, Department of Radiology provide new insights
Brain Cancer - New findings from the United States and Germany in the area of brain cancer detailed
Breast Cancer - Findings from the United States, Hungary and Spain in breast cancer research reported
Breast Cancer - Investigators from University of Texas, U.S., zero in on breast cancer
Breast Cancer - New breast cancer findings from the United States detailed
Breast Cancer - Reports from Canada, the United Kingdom and Netherlands advance knowledge in breast cancer research
Breast Cancer - Reports outline breast cancer study findings from University of Southern California, U.S.
Breast Cancer - Researchers from University of Wisconsin, U.S., zero in on breast cancer
Breast Cancer - Scientists from University of Texas, U.S., zero in on breast cancer
Cancer Research - New cancer research reported from University of Texas, U.S.
Cancer Research - Studies from University of Texas, U.S., provide new data about cancer
Cancer Treatment - New cancer treatment study findings recently were published by scientists from University of Texas, U.S.
Cervical Cancer - Study findings from Medical University of Vienna, Austria, advance cervical cancer knowledge
Colon Cancer - Study data from the United States and People's Republic of China shed light on colon cancer research
Esophageal Cancer - New esophageal cancer data have been reported by scientists in Japan and the United States
Esophageal Cancer - Researchers from Japan, Australia and the United Kingdom describe findings in esophageal cancer studies
Gastric Cancer - Researchers' work from Japan and the South Korea adds to gastric cancer body of knowledge
Gastric Cancer - Studies from South Korea, Japan and Singapore add new findings to gastric cancer body of knowledge
Gastric Cancer - Study data from Peking University, People's Republic of China, update understanding of gastric cancer
Genetics - Research from Yale University, U.S., provides new genetics data
Glioma - Research in the area of glioma reported from the United States, France and Sweden
Head & Neck Cancer - Findings from Australia, the South Korea and Italy provide new insights into head & neck cancer
Head & Neck Cancer - Researchers in Germany, the United States and Ireland release new head & neck cancer data
Head & Neck Cancer - Studies from the United States further understanding of head & neck cancer
Kidney Cancer - Scientists in the United States, Japan and Italy publish new kidney cancer data
Lobular Cancer - Reports outline lobular cancer study results from the Texas U, Italy and Ireland
Lung Cancer - New lung cancer data have been reported by researchers from University of Michigan, U.S.
Lung Cancer - New lung cancer research from Turkey, the United States and the South Korea outlined
Lung Cancer - Research from Chiba University, Japan, add new data to lung cancer body of knowledge
Lung Cancer - Research from Germany, Italy and Taiwan provides new data about lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Research from Japan, Germany and the People's Republic of China reveals new findings on lung cancer
Lung Cancer - Study findings from the United States and France provide new insights into lung cancer
Lymphoma - Research from the United States and Japan sheds light on lymphoma
Melanoma - Research from University of Padua, Italy, broadens understanding of melanoma
Meningioma - New meningioma study findings have been reported by scientists in South Korea and United States
Pancreatic Cancer - New pancreatic cancer research from University of Alabama, U.S., described
Prostate Cancer - Findings in prostate cancer reported from Johns Hopkins University, U.S.
Prostate Cancer - New prostate cancer study findings have been published by scientists in the United States, South Korea and Netherlands
Prostate Cancer - Studies from Nanjing Medical University, People's Republic of China, in the area of prostate cancer detailed
Rectal Cancer - Research data from Germany, the United Kingdom and Denmark update rectal cancer knowledge
Thyroid Cancer - Investigators in Germany, Australia and Portugal release new thyroid cancer data
Thyroid Cancer - Study data from Italy and the United States provide new insights into thyroid cancer
Transplants - Study findings from University of Tokyo, Japan, update transplants knowledge
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