Approved Lymphoma Drug Shows Promise In Early Tests Against Bone Cancer Nov 9, 2009
In the current study, researchers sought to use Bortezomib (Velcade) against osteosarcoma, an aggressive cancer that starts in bone, spreads quickly and responds poorly to current chemotherapies ... "Bortezomib caused osteosarcoma cells to self destruct, and prevented their spread. While further studies are needed, our findings suggest that this drug may represent a new treatment option for a devastating disease and an effective complement to current chemotherapies." ... Bortezomib restored... (Science Daily)
A Rae Of Hope Raises Close To $5,000 For Osteosarcoma Research Nov 3, 2009
A Rae Of Hope Raises Close To ,000 For Osteosarcoma Research - MARIST OFFICIAL ATHLETIC SITE. . (Goredfoxes.com)
Non-invasive cancer treatment deemed a success Oct 29, 2009
Eleven years ago, she was diagnosed with osteosarcoma which has a very high mortality rate even with amputation ... The patients, aged between 16 and 80, suffered from various diseases including liver cancer, osteosarcoma, breast cancer, soft tissue tumors and soft tissue sarcoma. (Xinhuanet, China)
Studying Cancer In Pet Dogs To Find New Treatments For Human Patients Oct 21, 2009
Over the last 30-40 years investigators have used this approach to advance understanding and treatment of several human cancers, such as bone cancer (osteosarcoma), lymphoma, and melanoma. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Marist Volleyball To Host Rider And Siena This Weekend At McCann Center Oct 17, 2009
Gutkowski, a junior outside-hitter on the Marist volleyball team, is currently battling osteosarcoma, a cancerous disease. She receives treatment regularly at Sloan-Kettering. (Goredfoxes.com)
A Rae Of Hope Collects Estimated $650 For Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center At Dining To Donate Oct 16, 2009
Gutkowski, a junior outside-hitter on the Marist volleyball team, is currently battling osteosarcoma, a cancerous disease ... A Rae of Hope: Dining to Donate at Applebee's Restaurant was the first of three events designed to raise awareness of osteosarcoma and donations for Sloan-Kettering and Gutkowski ... An information session will be held on Tuesday, Oct. 20, at the Marist College Cabaret to increase awareness of osteosarcoma, and explain ways to cope with the disease. (Goredfoxes.com)
No need to squeeze for donations Oct 15, 2009
Tim Stowell spoke as two families sought an appropriate way to thank their friends and neighbors and strangers, who donated more than $10,000 at a lemonade stand Sunday to help the Stowells pay the expenses that come with Ben's battle with stage-4 metastatic osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer. The stand was dreamed up by 5-year-old Aiva Geracitano, Ben's neighbor and lifelong friend. (Albany Times Union)
Family, friends mourn loss of Cullen Kleftis to cancer Oct 14, 2009
It was a philosophy he maintained until the end traveling to Alaska briefly just weeks before his death Sunday as a result of Osteosarcoma. CALLING HOURS. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Loss of a 'super' human Oct 14, 2009
A fourth-grade student at Blue Creek Elementary School, Ben developed metastatic osteosarcoma, an aggressive form of bone cancer that is rare among children. Ben chronicled his battle in drawings, and his parents Stacey Girard and Tim Stowell created a Web site at http://www. (Albany Times Union)
Pet owners dogged by fees Sep 19, 2009
veterinary oncology is responsible for the 85% cure rate of osteosarcoma in children, as most treatments have been intially trialled in dogs with this disease. If you have ever had a minor crash in your car you would know the cost of any repairs is astronomical, and that is why we are insured. (Sydney Morning Herald -- Opinion)
A family with fight Sep 13, 2009
Before the surgeon even had the final results, he told her parents that he was 99 percent sure it was osteosarcoma -- a rare and aggressive form of bone cancer that typically strikes young and often taller adolescents ... Osteosarcoma has a mortality rate of 30 percent, but Calli Nickels is on the road to being a survivor. (The Augusta Chronicle)
Marsha Coupé: A life-and-death case for universal coverage Sep 13, 2009
Two years later, he was diagnosed with a rare and deadly cancer: osteosarcoma of the jaw ... Eighteen months after being diagnosed with osteosarcoma of the jaw, Richard is blessedly free from cancer. (Sacramento Bee -- Opinion)
Run-ins, heart-to-hearts and laughs Aug 27, 2009
"Teddy, of course, is a survivor of osteosarcoma, and he started crying telling the story of his son's battle with cancer and the impact that had on his family. And it was really moving. I'll never forget that moment.". Jim Wallis, president of Sojourners, a progressive faith organization. (CNN)
They Skate, They Sign, They Score! Aug 21, 2009
teen who became very close with the MSU program during his two-year battle with osteosarcoma. His foundation, run by his mother, Julie, not only helps fund children's cancer research, but also donates significant resources to improve patient quality of life at Sparrow Hospital in Lansing - which is where Brandon first met members of MSU's hockey team. (Msuspartans.com)
Paw Print Post Aug 14, 2009
Thursday, Ed Sayres, president and CEO of The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, said "the ASPCA expects Vick to express remorse for his actions, as well as display more compassion and sound judgment this time around.''Vick is getting a second chance in the NFL and the City of Brotherly Love. Can dog lovers give him a second chance? Readers, speak up. Take the conversation into the forum if you want. 06:41 PMCommentRecommendGibson, the Harlequin Great Dane who found his... (USA Today -- Life)
Skate With the Pros for a Good Cause Aug 13, 2009
The Brandon's Defense Foundation was started in honor of Brandon Gordon, a DeWitt teen who lost his courageous two-year battle with osteosarcoma in February 2009. A hockey player himself, Brandon was adopted into the MSU hockey family and was one of the inspirations for Shoot for a Cure. (Msuspartans.com)
Experimental Drug Helps Treat Osteoporosis Aug 12, 2009
But because it causes the deposition of new bone, it has the potential to cause uncontrolled bone growth and osteosarcoma tumors; to avoid that, the drug can be given only for short periods of time about two years. After the drug treatment stops, bone loss resumes. (Time.com)
Jon WertheimINSIDE TENNIS Aug 5, 2009
In fact, she was suffering from osteosarcoma, a potentially fatal form of bone cancer. One day, Ashley had the typical teenage concerns -- school, boys, MySpace, a planned trip to the U.S. Open. (SportsIllustrated.CNN -- Tennis)
Memory of teen's cancer fight spurs Pontiac relay effort Aug 5, 2009
Blake was diagnosed with osteosarcoma in April 2003. He had to have a leg amputated in October 2004. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Man walks to raise awareness of canine cancer Aug 1, 2009
She was fascinated by how a 38-year-old man gave up two years of his life to walk America with his two Great Pyrenees Hudson and Murphy to raise awareness of canine cancer (Somerset Daily American, PA)
Seven Woburnites join Pan-Massachusetts Challenge Jul 30, 2009
Last year a family friend s niece was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer, he said. At the time she was a 16-year-old sophomore at Woburn High School. (Woburn Advocate, MA)
Eleven Veterinary Students Win Top Awards at Morris Animal Foundation's Annual Research Competition Jul 29, 2009
"MicroRNA Expression Profiling of Canine Osteosarcoma". Blaire Holland, North Carolina State University. (PR Newswire)
Eisai Signs License Agreement with Biocompatibles International for Drug-Eluting Bead Products for Embolisation Jul 28, 2009
A malignant hypervascularised tumour most commonly refers to hepatic cancer, renal cancer, soft -tissue osteosarcoma, and other malignant tumours that are nourished via a sophisticated vascular network developed in tumour tissue. Embolisation. (JCN Network, Japan)
New Strategy In Tumor Treatment Jul 21, 2009
In previous studies, researchers discovered that a specific enzyme known as methylthioadenosine phosphorylase (MTAP) is missing in 35 to 70 percent of lung, pancreatic and biliary tract cancer, melanoma, glioblastoma, osteosarcoma, soft-tissue sarcoma, mesothelioma, and T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia. Although information on the incidence of MTAP-deficiency in breast cancer is still limited, researchers believe it is probably significant. (Science Daily)
No change in bone cancer deaths Jun 21, 2009
Osteosarcoma commonly occurs in the long bones of the leg or arm ... A study has found that only 53% of those with osteosarcoma were alive five years after diagnosis - a figure that has not changed since 1981 ... Every year in the UK around 400 people are diagnosed with bone tumours, of which osteosarcoma is one of the most common. (BBC News -- UK)
Abdelkader Makes Mark On, Off Ice Jun 5, 2009
" They spoke often about the two player's successes, the teams they were scheduled to play, the opponents Brandon felt they should look out for. Abdelkader and Brandon Gordon at the 2007 MSU Pro Camp In February, just one week after Brandon's dream of playing hockey again came true - he dressed as a back-up goaltender for his high school team on Feb. 14 - the teenager took a sudden turn for the worse and lost his courageous two-year battle with osteosarcoma. The MSU hockey team took part in his... (Msuspartans.com)
Adam Rittenberg » May 23, 2009
" He underwent tests on the bump. Doctors initially thought it was a hematoma, but a biopsy showed it was a cancerous tumor. The day before Michigan State's spring game in April, Ray was diagnosed with osteosarcoma, a rare type of bone cancer most often seen in teenage boys. "It was crushing," Ray said. Michigan State offensive line coach Dan Roushar, who recruited Ray to the school, was scheduled to start a recruiting trip in the Chicago area immediately after the spring game. Instead, he got... (ESPN -- College Football)
Law Office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC Announces Investigation On Behalf of Shareholders of IDM Pharma Inc. May 21, 2009
Recently, on March 6, 2009 IDM Pharma received European marketing approval for MEPACT (mifamurtide), a therapy indicated for the treatment of non-metastatic osteosarcoma (malignant bone cancer) following surgical removal of the tumor in children, adolescents and young adults. If you own shares of IDM Pharma and wish to discuss the legal ramifications of the proposed acquisition by Takeda, or have any questions, you may e-mail or call the law office of Brodsky & Smith, LLC who will, without... (Primezone Releases)
Takeda to Acquire IDM Pharma, Adding MEPACT(R) (Mifamurtide), the First Treatment Approved for Osteosarcoma in More Than 20 Years, to Its Oncology Franchise May 18, 2009
IDM Pharma received European marketing approval for MEPACT (mifamurtide), a therapy indicated for the treatment of non-metastatic osteosarcoma (malignant bone cancer) following surgical removal of the tumor (resection) in children, adolescents and young adults. Osteosarcoma is a rare and often fatal disease, with approximately 1,200 new cases diagnosed in Europe each year ... "The European approval of MEPACT was the result of decades of research and most importantly the dedication of patients... (PR Newswire)
Boy With Cancer Refuses Chemotherapy May 14, 2009
My daughter is only 14 and going through treatment for osteosarcoma, she has been informed and involved in every discussion and decision. Tell the 13 year old boy what is going on, what the treatment is, and what will happen if not treated - also tell him that the herbs and vitamins approach has not been proven to be effective, but he has some time to try it and see. (CBS News -- 60 minutes II)
New Poynette board decides to resume fluoridation May 13, 2009
nyscof wrote on May 13, 2009 6:35 AM:" Another Study Links Fluoride to Bone CancerBlood fluoride levels were significantly higher in patients with osteosarcoma than in control groups, according to research published in Biological Trace Element Research (April 2009). Osteosarcoma, a rare bone cancer, occurs mostly in children and young adultsMean serum fluoride concentration was found to be significantly higher in patients with osteosarcoma as compared to the other two groups, the... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
Oncolytics(R) Biotech Inc. Completes Patient Enrolment in U.S. Phase 2 Sarcoma Study May 12, 2009
These included patients with osteosarcoma, Ewing sarcoma family tumours, malignant fibrous histiocytoma, synovial sarcoma, fibrosarcoma and leiomyosarcoma. About Oncolytics Biotech Inc. Oncolytics is a Calgary-based biotechnology company focused on the development of oncolytic viruses as potential cancer therapeutics. (Canada Newswire)
Canine Osteosarcoma - Bone Cancer i... May 8, 2009
Canine Osteosarcoma - Bone Cancer in Dogs. Canine Osteosarcoma - Bone Cancer in Dogs ... Osteosarcoma Bone Tumors are Aggressive & Painful Cancers for Dogs. (Suite101.com)
Longer Lasting Tumor Blocker May 5, 2009
M-CSF levels soar in patients with osteosarcoma (a malignant bone cancer), breast cancer and prostate cancer, making these cancers potentially the most responsive to M-CSF-blocking drugs Whether or not other types of cancer rely more on M-CSF than on VEGF for their blood supply remains unknown. The study appears in the May 11 issue of the Journal of Experimental Medicine (online April 27). (Science Daily)
Cancer survivor inspires softball finalists Apr 30, 2009
Armstrong had osteosarcoma, a form of bone cancer. To avoid amputation, Armstrong underwent surgery to place a rod in the bone in his leg. (The Clarion-Ledger)
A Man with Chest Pain, Dysphagia, and Pleural and Mediastinal Calcifications Apr 30, 2009
NEJM -- Case 14-2009 -- A 36-Year-Old Man with Chest Pain, Dysphagia, and Pleural and Mediastinal Calcifications. Volume 360:1886-1895. (New England Journal of Medicine)
Two Cancer Survivors Awarded the Trip of a Lifetime with the Team Sarcoma Initiative Apr 28, 2009
De la Rosa Cabrera's submission summarized his struggle with osteosarcoma and his life now, 13 years later ... Like many sarcoma patients, he thought the swollen mass was just an injury, but six months later he was diagnosed with osteosarcoma ... Andrews, 31, explains: "Having battled osteosarcoma for five years now, there were plenty of moments I could have written about. But when I thought back to right after I was diagnosed, other than the actual bad news, this was the moment that stood... (Yahoo News -- Press Releases)
Veterinary Oncologists Advance Cancer Drugs For Humans And Pets Apr 17, 2009
Canine osteosarcoma, or bone cancer in dogs, is very similar to bone cancer in children. Journal reference. (Science Daily)
Students do their part for cancer research Apr 16, 2009
Giovanni's dad, Andrew Delconte, said the school has been "amazingly supportive" since his son was diagnosed about a year ago with osteosarcoma. "If we didn't live in this type of community, I think it would have been a lot more different," said Delconte, who has had to move the family various times for his career in the U.S. Coast Guard. (Daytona Beach News Journal)
Approach To Treat Bone Loss Might Increase Bone Cancer Risk Apr 2, 2009
Further, David Thomas and colleagues, at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre, Australia, have now shown that the gene responsible for making the Wnt signaling pathway inhibitor WIF1 is silenced in human osteosarcomas (the most common form of bone cancer) and that its absence in mice accelerated the development of radiation-induced osteosarcomas. The authors therefore conclude that targeting Wnt signaling pathway inhibitors is likely to increase susceptibility to osteosarcomas ... Kansara et al. Wnt... (Science Daily)
Cancer survivor to join Relay victory lap Mar 27, 2009
Cancer survivor and event manager for the first annual Relay for Life of Howard Beach, John Link, published a book chronicling his experience with osteosarcoma. "> Cancer survivor and event manager for the first annual Relay for Life of Howard Beach, John Link, published a book chronicling his experience with osteosarcoma. At every Relay For Life event, cancer survivors are honored for their courage and strength by beginning the event with a victory lap during the opening ceremony. Survivors are... (Queens Chronicle, NY)
Characterization of STAT3 activation and expression in canine and human osteosarcoma Mar 11, 2009
STAT3 phosphorylation has been demonstrated in a subset of human osteosarcoma (OSA) tissues and cell lines. OSA in the canine population is known to exhibit a similar clinical behavior and molecular biology when compared to its human counterpart, and is often used as a model for preclinical testing of novel therapeutics. (BioMed Central)
Immune-based drug approved in Europe for pediatric cancer patients Mar 11, 2009
The European Commission, which oversees legislation and regulation for the European Union, has approved a therapy for pediatric patients with non-metastatic, resectable osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer ... This therapy is the first in more than 20 years to improve the long-term survival of osteosarcoma patients ... She also led the Phase II clinical trial for pediatric patients with relapsed osteosarcoma, which was followed by a Children's Oncology Group Phase III trial for newly diagnosed... (EurekAlert! -- Business News)
Genentech board rejects Roche offer Mar 10, 2009
Learn about innovative treatments for fighting osteosarcoma. Featured. (Yahoo News -- Pharmaceutical Industry News)
Researchers identify potential therapeutic target in osteosarcoma Feb 28, 2009
HOUSTON-A receptor known to be active in bone metastases, but previously unexplored in primary bone tumors, is a potential therapeutic target in osteosarcoma, investigators from The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center report in the March 1 issue of Cancer Research. The researchers found that the protein - interleukin-11 receptor alpha (IL-11Ra) - is highly expressed in primary osteosarcoma and in lung metastases from these tumors ... Their research suggests the possibility of... (EurekAlert!)
Spectrum says FDA extends review date of cancer drug Feb 24, 2009
Sales of Spectrum's Fusilev, a drug approved to treat osteosarcoma, a type of bone cancer, will help fund the acquisition, Chief Executive Rajesh Shrotriya said. Shares of Irvine, California-based Spectrum closed at $1. (Forbes)
Family Fun Night at Olympia school to help student with cancer Feb 23, 2009
During the planning, Roberts was diagnosed with osteosarcoma bone cancer and began treatment at St. Jude at Childrens Hospital of Illinois in Peoria. The teachers discussed the idea of donating the majority of the money to Roberts, said teacher Sheryl Stephens. (The Pantagraph newspaper)
Beginners Luck, or Creative Artists of the First Rank? Epeius Biotechnologies Launches Rexin-G eBook Tutorial Feb 13, 2009
Rexin-G is currently in clinical trials in the U.S. It has been granted Orphan Drug Status by the U.S. FDA for three cancer indications: (i) Pancreatic cancer, (ii) Soft Tissue Sarcoma, and (iii) Osteosarcoma. Rexin-G has recently been approved in the Philippines for the treatment of all solid tumors that are refractory to standard chemotherapy. (PR Newswire)
Dance so that children with cancer can survive Feb 11, 2009
Her son Sean was 11 years old when doctors told them he had osteosarcoma, a malignant bone cancer that usually develops during adolescence. Dever wouldn t wish that on her worst enemy, not to mention a child. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Living)
