CANCER

Men with locally advanced prostate cancer are more likely to die if their doctors shorten the time they are treated with hormone-suppressing drugs, researchers reported on Wednesday.

An experimental cancer pill from GlaxoSmithKline reduced the risk of tumour progression or death by 54 percent in advanced kidney cancer patients compared to placebo, trial results showed on Monday.

The cardiovascular fitness level of cancer survivors is not affected by many standard cancer therapies, say researchers from Georgetown University Medical Cancer. That is the finding of a new observational study to be presented today at the American College of Sports Medicine in Seattle.

Amgen (Nasdaq: AMGN) announced on May 27, the results of a national Harris Interactive, Inc. survey indicating that the vast majority of oncologists and infectious disease (ID) specialists are highly concerned about the negative impact infection may have on treatment outcomes in chemotherapy patients, as well as emerging antibiotic resistance.

A multicenter research team has announced encouraging results for an experimental therapy using elements of the body's immune system to improve cure rates for children with neuroblastoma, a challenging cancer of the nervous system.

Novartis AG is buying the injectable generic cancer drugs business of Austria's EBEWE Pharma and may pursue other similar deals as it fleshes out a planned diversification away from brand-name treatments.

Onyx Pharmaceuticals Inc said on Sunday it sued Bayer AG over its rights to an anti-cancer compound that it says it discovered during joint research with the German drugmaker.

Michael Jackson, the self-proclaimed King of Pop, was diagnosed with skin cancer a month ago, according to a Saturday report from British newspaper The Sun, citing an anonymous source.

Bayer's cancer drug hopeful Nexavar showed promise as a lung-cancer treatment in a Phase II study, the ASCO association of U.S. oncologists said on its Website on Friday.

Roche Acquired drug Avastin fails cancer study, shares fall Shares of Roche Holding’s were slammed Tuesday after its acquired Genentech Avastin drug for cancer failed study in an effort to lower the risk of the colon- cancer.

Cancer drug Avastin -- a key Genentech asset now wholly owned by Roche Holding AG -- has failed in a major study to prevent the recurrence of colon cancer in patients who have undergone surgery.

Sanofi-Aventis has agreed to buy private U.S. cancer specialist BiPar Sciences Inc. for up to $500 million in the latest bolt-on acquisition by the French drugmaker.

Former Qwest Communications International Chief Executive Joseph Nacchio asked a Denver judge to rule by Wednesday on a petition to delay the start of his six-year prison term for insider trading.

Former Qwest Communications International Chief Executive Joseph Nacchio asked a Denver judge to rule by Wednesday on a petition to delay the start of his six-year prison term for insider trading.

A study of Pfizer Inc's Sutent was halted early after the medicine delayed progression of a rare form of pancreatic cancer affecting tens of thousands of people globally, including Apple Inc CEO Steve Jobs.

LONDON (Reuters) - The synthetic hormone Livial, designed as an alternative to hormone replacement therapy, makes it significantly more likely a woman's breast cancer will come back, Dutch researchers said on Tuesday.

Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, 75, undergoes surgery for early stage pancreatic cancer on Thursday at the Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center in New York City.

On Thursday a representative for actor Patrick Swayze denied widespread reports that the actor had halted treatment for pancreatic cancer after doctors told him there was nothing more to be done.

Saturday morning, January 24, at the age of 66 - Kay Yow died at WakeMed Cary Hospital after being admitted there last week, according to the University spokeswoman Annabelle Myers.

Biotech company Genentech reported Thursday its sales of anti cancer drugs raised the company's fourth quarter revenue 47 percent.

Patrick Swayze, the Dirty Dancing star, who is battling pancreatic cancer checked himself into hospital after contracting pneumonia, A&E President Abbe Raven announced Friday at the Television Critics Association.