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January
Week Ending January 29, 2012
New lung cancer test predicts survival
PARIS, Jan 28 — “Clinical trials in the United States and China have shown that a new gene-based test for patients with lung cancer beats standard methods in predicting survival, researchers reported yesterday.”
Powerful New Weapon in Fight Against Lung Cancer
“A study by the National Cancer Institute reveals encouraging news about the use of low dose CT lung screenings in early stage diagnosis of lung cancer.”
N.J. oncology network promises benefits for patients
“A statewide group of 76 oncologists have consolidated their practices into a new oncology network they said will lower costs and pool resources for more than one-third of New Jersey’s cancer patients.”
Comprehensive Lung Nodule Program at Cabell Huntington Hospital now offers low-cost screening for lung cancer
HUNTINGTON, WV – “The lung specialists at the Comprehensive Lung Nodule Program at Cabell Huntington Hospital and the Edwards Comprehensive Cancer Center are now offering a low-cost and potentially life-saving opportunity for certain people to be screened for early detection of lung cancer.”
'Desperate Housewives' Kathryn Joosten talks Lung Cancer, and how to fight back
“The end is near for both ABC's "Desperate Housewives" and the gossipy neighbor, Mrs. McClusky, played by Emmy award winning actress, Kathryn Joosten.”
AJR: Algorithm reduces benign lung biopsy rate
“When following a stringent diagnostic protocol in CT lung cancer screening, few biopsies will be recommended and performed on benign nodules, which should alleviate at least some concerns that low-dose CT screening produces a high false-positive rate, according to a study published in the February issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology.”
Elevated Rate of Lung Cancer Among Carolina Textile Workers Exposed to Asbestos, Study Says
“Researchers report that textile workers in North Carolina and South Carolina who were exposed to asbestos had significantly increased incidence of lung cancer. Asbestos, a mineral fiber used in thousands of products from building materials to textiles, is associated with serious respiratory diseases including asbestosis, a scarring of the lung, lung cancer and mesothelioma, a cancer of the lining of the lung and abdomen.”
Irish scientists make massive cancer breakthrough
Irish scientists have made a massive breakthrough in lung cancer research and the best thing about this breakthrough? It could help to stop the spread of this deadly disease.
“The Irish Daily Mirror reports that a study carried out at St James’s Hospital in Dublin has been hailed as a huge step forward and should lead to the development of new ways of treating the disease in the future.”
Week Ending January 22, 2012
Video Assisted Thoracic Surgery (VATS) for Stage 1 Lung Cancer
“Surgery for early stage lung cancer offers the chance for a cure, yet removing a lobe of a lung is a very major surgery.”
Medical debt puts more at risk
“Frances Giordano found out she had lung cancer in June. After that, the bad news just kept coming. Frances Giordano, 59, of Dumont is battling lung cancer, the loss of a job due to her illness and staggering medical bills.”
Summa Western Reserve offers free lung screenings Jan. 28
Cuyahoga Falls, OH – “There is a new tool in physicians' arsenal for the early detection of lung cancer and the city's Summa Western Reserve Hospital has it.”
Retiring Professor Elaine Rankin hails progress in lung cancer care
Tayside can boast one of the best centres for lung cancer treatment in the UK, a professor said this week.
“Elaine Rankin, consultant and professor of medical oncology, was speaking on Thursday as she retired from NHS Tayside after 13 years' service.”
Contribution of cell blocks obtained through endobronchial ultrasound-guided transbronchial needle aspiration to the diagnosis of lung cancer
“Conventional smears of samples obtained by endobronchial ultrasound with real-time transbronchial needle aspiration (EBUS-TBNA) have proven useful in lung cancer staging, but the value of additional information from cell-block processing of EBUS-TBNA samples has only been marginally investigated. This study focussed on the contribution of cell block analysis to the diagnostic yield in lung cancer.”
Radon Gas and Lung Cancer
“When it comes to reducing your cancer risk, one important step could be right under your nose, or below your feet. Getting your home tested for radon can help protect you and your family from a key cause of lung cancer.”
Lung cancer specialist receives thanks from grateful patients
Ross Camidge’s work produces thousands of dollars of donations
“University of Colorado Hospital’s President and CEO Bruce Schroffel made a surprise appearance at a meeting of the University of Colorado Cancer Center’s Tumor Board Jan. 9 to honor medical oncologist Ross Camidge, MD, PhD, for his service to patients.”
Study examines drug resistance in ALK positive lung cancer
AURORA, Colo. – “Scientists from the University of Colorado Cancer Center have once again advanced the treatment of a specific kind of lung cancer. The team has documented how anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK) positive advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) becomes resistant to a drug targeting the abnormal protein in the cancer. It's the first time scientists have analyzed the frequency and type of drug resistance in ALK positive patients taking crizotinib.”
Nurse helps patients navigate care
“When Laurie Burrows was diagnosed with lung cancer last July, it was like falling off a cliff.”
Circulating Tumor Cells Predict Small-Cell Lung CA Prognosis
“The number of circulating tumor cells (CTCs) and the change in CTC number after one cycle of chemotherapy predict prognosis in patients with small-cell lung cancer, according to a study published online Jan. 17 in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.”
Week Ending January 16, 2012
Radon kits are available
“Gov. Mark Dayton has issued a proclamation declaring January 2012 Radon Action Month in Minnesota to promote awareness of this important health issue. Freeborn County Public Health will offer free radon test kits to homeowners in Freeborn County in order to encourage homeowners to test.”
Residents encouraged to test homes for radon with free kits
LAS VEGAS (FOX5) – “Nevada residents may be surprised to know that the leading cause of lung cancer for nonsmokers is radon.”
Guest Column: Lung-Cancer Survivor Aims to Raise Awareness in the State College Area
“It is truly sad and disappointing to dwell on the negative and hope to gain recognition and position by criticizing, running down, calling for the defeat of an opponent rather then presenting ideas, abilities to improve, make a situation better by what one has to offer that is helpful and positive.”
Tests Might Someday Help Spot Early Lung Cancer
(HealthDay News) – “Lung cancer is the leading cancer killer in the world, and only about 15 percent of cases are diagnosed at an early stage, when it's most treatable.”
Irish Cancer Society concerned over rising lung cancer rates in women
“At the launch of the Irish Cancer Society’s Lung Cancer Awareness campaign 2012, the society has expressed concern at a recent report which shows lung cancer has overtaken breast cancer as the biggest cause of cancer death in women in Ireland for the first time. This year the society is encouraging everyone to Look After Your Lungs, know how best to prevent lung cancer, know the signs and symptoms and if you are concerned, go to your GP.”
Pfizer signs biomarker deal for personalised lung cancer drug
“Pfizer has signed a three-way deal with Roche subsidiary Ventana Medical Systems and Cell Signalling Technology to develop a companion diagnostic for its recently-approved lung cancer drug Xalkori.”
New Study Helps Predict Which Lung Cancer Drugs are Most Likely to Work
“Researchers at Johns Hopkins have shown that DNA changes in a gene that drives the growth of a form of lung cancer can make the cancer’s cells resistant to cancer drugs. The findings show that some classes of drugs won’t work, and certain types of so-called kinase inhibitors like erlotinib—may be the most effective at treating non-small cell lung cancers with those DNA changes. Some kinase inhibitors block a protein known as EGFR from directing cells to multiply.”
Week Ending January 9, 2012
Lung cancer conference to focus on new diagnostic techniques, potential treatments
SAN DIEGO – “Lung cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer in the United States and often the most fatal unless caught early, but scientists are working on ways to improve their understanding of the disease.
Several hundred of scientists will gather in San Diego at the San Diego Marriott Marquis & Marina during Jan. 8-11, 2012, for the AACR-IASLC Joint Conference on Molecular Origins of Lung Cancer: Biology, Therapy and Personalized Medicine.”
‘Lung cancer gene’ pinned
“Singapore scientists, headed by Dr Bing Lim, Associate Director of Cancer Stem Cell Biology at the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS), a research institute under the umbrella of the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and Dr Elaine Lim, medical oncologist affiliated with Tan Tock Seng Hospital (TTSH) and National Cancer Centre Singapore (NCCS), have, for the first time, identified a gene responsible for lung cancer. The finding, reported in the advanced online issue of Cell on 5 January 2012, is a huge step towards finding a cure for the disease.”
Custirsen Shows Promise For Advanced Non-small Cell Lung Cancer
“Data assessing custirsen (OGX-011/TV-1011), an investigational compound, in individuals with advanced non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) were published online in the January 2012 issue of the Journal of Thoracic Oncology, OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced January 4th.”
VisionGate Uses $2.6 Million NIH Grant to Achieve Full Automation of Cell-CT(TM) 3D Imaging System for Early Diagnosis of Cancer
“VisionGate, Inc., a company developing a revolutionary non-invasive test for the early detection of lung cancer and other applications, today reported that it has achieved full automation of its Cell-CT(TM) system, a proprietary imaging platform that generates high-resolution 3D biosignatures from intact cells.”
Oregonians are Urged to Test Their Home for Radon, a Leading Cause of Lung Cancer in the US
“You can’t see it, smell it or taste it, but radon could be in your home at dangerous levels. The Oregon Radon Program is working with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in a nationwide campaign to educate people about the dangers of radon. January is National Radon Action Month.”
Chris Draft, NFL Retiree, Buries Wife One Month After Wedding, Sheds Light On Lung Cancer Among Non-Smokers
“Lakeasha Monique Rutledge Draft "courageously faced lung cancer, showing us all with every breath that we all need to hold onto life and love with both hands for as long as we can" her husband and former NFL star Chris Draft wrote on his foundation's website last week, honoring his wife who died from lung cancer on December 27, just one month after the couple wed.”
Week Ending January 1, 2012
ASCO Picks Top Advances in Cancer Treatment
“Advances in screening and prevention, treatments for refractory cancers, and ways to reduce cancer recurrence were part and parcel of the progress made against the disease in 2011, according to the American Society of Clinical Oncology.”
Scientists outline new guidelines for future of lung cancer screening
“The International Association for the Study of Lung Cancer Task Force, chaired by Professor John Field from the University’s Cancer Research Centre, has identified six areas of research to further progress investigations into the feasibility of lung cancer screening programmes at hospitals around the world.”
Nutrition and Lung Cancer
Lessons from the Differing Effects of Foods and Supplements
“In this issue of the Journal (pp. 524–530), Slatore and coworkers report findings on the association between nutritional supplement use and lung cancer risk using information from a cohort of 77,721 adults in Washington State.”
Biomarker Identifies Patients With Advanced Lung Cancer Who Will Gain Most From Add-On Cetuximab
“Investigators reported that high tumor epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) expression is a predictive biomarker that defines patients with advanced non–small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) who are most likely to derive a survival benefit from the addition of cetuximab to platinum-based, first-line chemotherapy.”
CHEST Foundation awards $100,000 for development of blood test for lung cancer
“Lung cancer takes a heavy toll, contributing to more cancer deaths in the United States each year than breast, prostate and colon cancers combined. Contributing to this poor prognosis is the fact that lung cancer often goes undetected until the disease has reached an advanced and more difficult-to-treat stage.”
State law will let tenants get info on radon levels
SPRINGFIELD, IL — “A new state law will allow tenants to access information on whether a home has been tested for radon, a naturally-occurring radioactive gas known to cause lung cancer. The law takes effect Sunday.”
Axelar initiates a Phase II clinical study with AXL1717 for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer
“AXL1717 is the first targeted oral small-molecule Insulin-like Growth Factor 1 (IGF-1) receptor inhibitor clinically tested which does not affect the closely-related insulin receptor. In the recently completed Phase I/II study, AXL1717 demonstrated a good safety profile and signs that suggest clinical benefit were observed in some patients with NSCLC.”
Court Rules NYPD First Responder Frank Macri’s Fatal Cancer Caused by 9/11
“The New York Appellate Division of State Supreme Court ruled in favor of Nilda Macri, who has been in court for the last four years, trying to collect line-of-duty death benefits after her husband, NYPD Officer and September 11th first responder Frank Macri, died from lung cancer that he developed after working at Ground Zero for two months.”
Sequencing Study Unearths Gene Fusion in Lung Cancer from Never-Smoker
“A gene fusion identified in DNA and RNA sequences from a never-smoker lung cancer patient may act as a driver in a subset of lung cancer cases, a new study suggests.”
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