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Ibrutinib continues strong showing against mantle cell lymphoma
In a major international study led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, the targeted therapy ibrutinib continues to show remarkable promise for the treatment of relapsed or refractory mantle cell lymphoma .
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Drug shows surprising efficacy as treatment for chronic leukemia, mantle cell lymphoma
Kristie Blum, M.D., is an associate professor of medicine and head of the lymphoma program at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center -- James Cancer Hospital and Solove Research Institute.
Best Employers for Workers Over 50
The National Institutes of Health tops this year's list of the best employers for Baby Boomers, according to the American Association of Retired Persons .
The WIN Consortium in Personalized Cancer Medicine Welcomes the Blue...
Founded on the recognition that greater success can be achieved through collaboration than any organization can achieve alone, the WIN Consortium is a global network of leading academic, industry, insurance and patient advocacy organizations working to make personalized cancer care a reality for patients worldwide.
Federal Emergency Management Agency
FEMA Awards Nearly $1.5 Million for Improvements to M.D. Anderson...
The Federal Emergency Management Agency has awarded nearly $1.5 million to the state of Texas for improvements to the M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Smithville, Texas.
N.J. No. 1 in cost to repair car
That was up 12.2 percent from New Jersey's average repair cost of $350.03 in 2011.
Bringing the best cancer care to Camden: Editorial
One of the nation's top cancer centers will soon be coming to Camden , a huge score for investment, jobs and medical treatment in South Jersey - and for George Norcross, the political boss who brokered this deal.
Father's Day contest winner cares for wife, daughter
I know there are many dads who deserve to win this contest, but my husband has recently gone above and beyond his husband/father duties.
Immediate opening for Postdoctoral Fellows. Should have experience in molecular biology, cell biology and possess knowledge of cancer biology.
Christie, Bill Clinton in Latest Bipartisan 'Bromance'
New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announces a partnership between Cooper University Health Care and MD Anderson Cancer Center during a press conference at the State House in Trenton, N.J. June 10, 2013, and Former U.S. President Bill Clinton speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative CGI America meeting in Chicago, Illinois, U.S., on June 13, 2013.
Northwest Biotherapeutics: Targeting Glioblastoma With Immunotherapy
This morning, Northwest Biotherapeutics announced the initiation of a 60-patient Phase I/II trial at the MD Anderson Cancer Center for the newest version of their personalized cancer immunotherapy DCVax-Direct - here is the press release .
Northwest Bio: M.D. Anderson's Lead Role In DC Vax Direct Trial Is Encouraging
Northwest Biotherapeutics announced today that the Phase I/II trial of DCVax Direct has been initiated at M.D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; this is one of the premier centers for cancer drug development in the US.
Oncology as a Practice Focus for NPs & PAs
Michele Neskey, MMSc, PA-C, took an indirect path to her current career as a physician assistant specializing in oncology.
Pierre's Conrad Adam coming home cancer-free
Conrad Adam was ready for some good news to start off his summer, and it came in a big way.
Stiletto stabbing has woman facing murder charge
PHILADELPHIA Sarah Murnaghan is a 10-year-old whose survival was recently in doubt, but she now has an adult lease on life.
How to Fill a Healthy Barbecue Plate [Infographic]
Adults can avoid cancer-causing agents when they barbecue by using the healthy grilling tips in the new infographic, "How to fill a healthy barbecue plate," created by experts at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Coffee poisoning: Oncologist charged with poisoning lover
A doctor accused of coffee poisoning has been charged. On June 9, ABC News reported that an oncologist from Houston used a "sweet-tasting chemical" to poison a man -- another doctor whom she'd been having sexual relations with.
Critical Outcome Technologies Inc.: Promising Advance for Many Common Cancers
These preclinical experiments were designed to definitively determine the effect of COTI-2 in 32 common p53 mutations.
Top cancer center, Camden hospital link up
At a Statehouse news conference Monday, Gov. Chris Christie and Cooper University Hospital chairman George Norcross III - an influential Democratic Party figure - were joined by the president of Houston-based MD Anderson Cancer Center to announce plans to bring Anderson's expertise to Camden.
New Breakfast Deal a Shot in Arm for Guests of Houston Marriott at Medical Center
The Houston Marriott at the Texas Medical Center knows that the difference between getting a good and great start to a day weighs heavily on whats for breakfast.