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Phase III study shows rituximab delays disease progression in leukaemia patients (PharmaBiz) Roche announced that a Phase III study investigating MabThera (rituximab) in combination with chemotherapy has shown a significant improvement in progression free survival in patients with relapsed or refractory Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL), the most common form of adult leukaemia. Oral Anticancer Drug CP-4126 Enters Clinical Phase I Study (Medical News Today) Clavis Pharma ASA (OSE: CLAVIS) announced today that its first oral anticancer drug, called Oral CP-4126, has entered Clinical Phase I. The purpose of the study is to evaluate the drug's safety and the uptake of the active metabolite in the body. Oral CP-4126 is a novel cancer agent for treatment of solid tumours that can be given as tablets or capsules. Comment: Was Robert Gallo robbed of the Nobel prize? (New Scientist) Two teams announced the discovery of the HIV virus in the early 80s, but only one received the Nobel award this week. What happened? ZURICH, Oct 7 (Reuters) - Roche Holding AG: Birmingham, 6 October 2008 â?? Postmenopausal women in the UK could be unknowingly missing out on optimal follow-up treatment for breast cancer, according to research presented today at the annual National Cancer Research Institute (NCRI) Cancer Conference. Sports personality Gary Lineker visited the Royal Free Hospital in London on 24th September to meet the country's first Leukaemia CARE Clinical Nurse Specialist. Clara Patmore, who started in her new role at the Hampstead hospital this summer, is the first nurse in the UK to be funded by the charity Leukaemia CARE. Know Your Nodes! That's the message the Lymphoma Association and Leukaemia CARE are spreading ahead of World Lymphoma Awareness Day (WLAD), an event held annually on September 15th which aims to inform the public about lymphoma; the sixth most common cancer in the UK. A Macmillan Clinical Nurse Specialist in Haemato-Oncology has won an award for her 'Outstanding Contribution in Care and Support.' Debbie Gardiner, who works at St George's Hospital in London, received the Lymphoma Association's Beacon of Hope Award, where she was recognized for her dedication to patients and her hard work in setting up a local support group. |
Olympic boxing hero's a hit with charity AFTER battling in Beijing, Olympic bronze medalist Tony Jeffries is turning trainer for a one-off charity event. A LADIES day is being organised in Bromsgrove to raise as much cash as possible for Leukaemia Research. Sir Ian strides through Pantiles Former cricketer Sir Ian Botham has been walking through Tunbridge Wells in Kent on the third day of his walk against childhood leukaemia. IAN 'Beefy' Botham has set off on a long-distance stroll that will see him visit Wales on his 12th charity walk. Hampshire scientists pioneering the future of Cancer treatments SOUTHAMPTON is leading the way when it comes to medicine. The city's clinical research centre at Southampton General Hospital is one of the country's top centres for the development and clinical trial of cancer ... City charities unaffected by Iceland bank crisis DONORS have been reassured none of Worcestera s leading charities have money tied up in the crisis-hit Icelandic banks. Ex-cricketer Sir Ian Botham is expected to be joined by hundreds of fundraising fans as he wanders through Windsor on his 12th charity walk. FORMER cricketer Sir Ian Botham has been joined by hundreds of fundraising fans on his 12th charity walk. Sir Ian Botham in Taunton, setting off on another fundraising expedition CRICKETING legend Sir Ian Botham strode out yesterday on a gruelling nine-day walk from the Westcountry town where he began his career. The second leg of cricketing hero Sir Ian Botham's latest fundraising walk across the UK has reached Windsor Great Park in Berkshire. |
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