Health News: [cancer]

Teva And OncoGenex Announce Updates To Custirsen Development Program In Advanced Prostate Cancer PharmaceuticalOnline Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:57 AM PST Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd. and OncoGenex Pharmaceuticals, Inc. announced recently an update on their development program for custirsen, a product candidate being evaluated in Phase 3 studies for castrate-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Coke, Pepsi make changes to avoid cancer warning Boston Globe Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:57 AM PST Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are changing the way they make the caramel coloring used in their sodas as a result of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens come with a cancer warning label. Study Unblinded: ZYTIGA (Abiraterone Acetate) Plus Prednisone For Asymptomatic Or Mildly Symptomatic Chemotherapy ... PharmaceuticalOnline Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:56 AM PST Janssen Research & Development, LLC recently announced that it has unblinded the Phase 3 study of ZYTIGA (abiraterone acetate) plus prednisone for the treatment of asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic patients with metastatic castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC) who have not received chemotherapy. Aragon Pharmaceuticals Secures $42M In Series C Financing To Advance Pipeline Of Therapies Targeting Hormone-Driven ... PharmaceuticalOnline Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:56 AM PST Aragon Pharmaceuticals today announced that the company has secured $42 million in an oversubscribed Series C financing to advance Aragon's pipeline of therapies targeting hormone-driven cancers, including ARN-509, the company's lead compound for the treatment of castration-resistant prostate cancer (CRPC). Obesity, medical distrust contribute to high rates of prostate cancer in Louisiana News-Medical-Net Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:56 AM PST Factors such as increased risk for African-Americans, obesity and medical distrust contribute to high rates of prostate cancer in Louisiana. Louisiana has the fourth highest prostate cancer death rate in the country and the sixth highest incidence rate, according to data from North American Association of Central Cancer Registries, National Cancer Institute and the Centers for Disease Control ... Coke, Pepsi change to avoid cancer warning Lansing State Journal Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:48 AM PST Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are changing the way they make the caramel coloring used in their sodas as a result of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens bear a cancer warning label. Coke, Pepsi make changes Worcester Telegram & Gazette Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:46 AM PST NEW YORK - Coca-Cola Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are changing the way they make the caramel coloring used in their sodas as a result of a California law that mandates drinks containing a certain level of carcinogens come with a cancer warning label. Sponsored by Pendle Today Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:39 AM PST A YOUNG dad from Burnley who is suffering from a rare form of terminal cancer is planning to marry his sweetheart in a dream ceremony. Fairfield woman cuts hair to raise awareness for disease, honor fallen son The Vacaville Reporter Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:33 AM PST Weary of grieving, a young Fairfield mom who lost a son to brain stem cancer three years ago took a bold step Thursday in her journey toward healing -- she shaved her head. Foster Foundation Prepares for March 10th Gala East Aurora Advertiser Fri, 09 Mar 2012 01:33 AM PST The Matthew Foster Foundation will hold its ninth annual Ray of Hope Gala later this month to continue assisting local families who have children afflicted with cancer.

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