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A complex of related glycopeptide antibiotics from Streptomyces verticillus consisting of bleomycin A2 and B2. It inhibits DNA metabolism and is used as an antineoplastic, especially for solid tumors.


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Squamous Cell Carcinoma
A carcinoma derived from stratified squamous epithelium. It may also occur in sites where glandular or columnar epithelium is normally present.
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 Pharmacologic Action
  • Antineoplastic Antibiotic
    Chemical substances, produced by microorganisms, inhibiting or preventing the proliferation of neoplasms.
  • Antineoplastic Antimetabolite
    Antimetabolites that are useful in cancer chemotherapy.

       Sarcoma   


    A connective tissue neoplasm formed by proliferation of mesodermal cells; it is usually highly malignant.
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Cancer News 03 Jul 2008
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Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival (HealthDay via Yahoo! News)
FRIDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- The new vaccine vitespen didn't increase recurrence-free survival among kidney cancer patients who'd had surgery, say U.S. researchers.
Kidney cancer vaccine falls short in clinical trial: study (AFP via Yahoo! News)
A new kidney cancer vaccine failed in last-phase clinical trials to improve the odds of avoiding remission after tumour-removing surgery, according to a study released Friday.
New cancer depression treatment (BBC News)
Researchers say they have found a new treatment for cancer patients suffering depression
New technology could improve cancer treatments (International Herald Tribune)
Researchers have developed a test that can identify minute amounts of tumor cells floating in the blood of cancer patients.
Kidney Cancer Vaccine Shows No Boost in Survival (HealthCentral.com)
Copyright © 2008 ScoutNews LLC. All rights reserved. FRIDAY, July 3 (HealthDay News) -- The new vaccine vitespen didn't increase recurrence-free survival among kidney cancer patients who'd had surgery, say U.S. researchers.
Rock musician Natasha Shneider dies of cancer (Reuters via Yahoo! News)
Singer/songwriter Natasha Shneider, who collaborated with former Soundgarden frontman Chris Cornell and rock band Queens of the Stone Age, died Tuesday of cancer.
Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk (MedicineNet.com)
Title: Smokeless Tobacco Products Do Raise Cancer Risk Category: Health News Created: 7/3/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2008
New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer (MedicineNet.com)
Title: New Drug Slows Thyroid Cancer Category: Health News Created: 7/3/2008 2:00:00 AM Last Editorial Review: 7/3/2008
Death, Division Or Cancer? Newly Discovered Checkpoint Process Holds The Line In Cell Division (Science Daily)
Each day, a staggering number of cells perform a feat that still amazes researchers with its complexity: they divide to produce perfect replicas of each other. The process is called mitosis, and an inability to control it is one of the hallmarks of cancer. Researchers have discovered a novel biochemical activity involved in controlling cell division, which they've called the mitotic checkpoint ...
Dangerbird Records Launches Cancer Foundation (CMJ)
Dangerbird Records has launched the Pablove Foundation, named after Pablo Castelaz, the five-year-old son of the label's co-founder, Jeff Castelaz. In May of this year, Pablo was diagnosed with Wilm's Tumor, a rare form of children's cancer.

 

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