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List of New Cancer Drugs
As follows, here is a list of new cancer drugs that show especial promise. Herceptin or trastuzumab is a monoclonal antibody to the HER2 receptor and a recent innovation in breast cancer treatment. In those who have the mutation specific... (Continue reading)
Sutent or Sunitinib: Uses, Side Effects
Sutent – an exciting new cancer treatment Sutent, generic sunitinib, is a new cancer medication that has quickly become accepted as a first line treatment for renal cell carcinoma (RCC) as well as a treatment for gastrointestional stromal tumor (GIST)... (Continue reading)
Tarceva: Drug Efficacy, Side Effects
Written on 25 Jan, 2010 at 10:25 in lung cancer | viewed 899 views times | 2 Comments
Tarceva, generic erlotinib, is a new treatment for non-small cell lung cancer that works by targeting the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR). It doesn’t work that great and can cost up to $50,000 a year. As such, its class of... (Continue reading)
Issues with Iressa or Gefitinib, Efficacy
Iressa or gefitinib targets epidermal growth factor receptor and disrupts its intracellular behavior. This was hoped to have significant anti-cancer effects. Unfortunately, it seems increasingly that the clinical benefit of Iressa is limited. Although it showed some benefit in treating... (Continue reading)