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Couple biking across country to raise awareness and funds for childhood cancer research
2014-09-01 06:19:44| Biotech - Topix.net
A Chicago couple determined to raise awareness and much-needed funding for childhood cancer research embarked on an awe-inspiring 3,069-mile cross-country bicycle journey, taking off Sunday morning from Ocean Beach.
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AstraZeneca boosted by start of new cancer drug trial
2014-08-30 06:56:18| Biotech - Topix.net
Hopes for AstraZeneca's promising cancer drug pipeline were boosted on Friday by news the company had moved its immuno-oncology medicine MEDI-4736 into a mid-stage study in colorectal cancer.
Takeda, Lilly lose bid to overturn $9 billion award for hiding cancer risk
2014-08-30 03:04:00| Biotech - Topix.net
Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly & Co lost a bid to overthrow a combined $9 billion punitive-damage award by a U.S. jury for hiding cancer risks associated with their Actos diabetes drug, according to a court ruling.
Ruling affects Illinois cancer cluster case
2014-08-29 01:15:45| Chemicals - Topix.net
A Pennsylvania court ruling means a lawsuit can go forward accusing a chemical company of dumping toxins in Illinois, causing a deadly cancer cluster.
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Pfizer to test Xalkori lung cancer drug with Merck immunotherapy
2014-08-26 18:11:28| Biotech - Topix.net
Pfizer Inc said Tuesday it will test its Xalkori lung cancer drug with Merck & Co's experimental immunotherapy pembrolizumab, in the hopes the combination will improve the outcomes for patients taking the approved Pfizer therapy.
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