Tarceva (Generic: Erlotinib) is generally prescribed for the treatment of non-small cell lung cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and has a specific EGFR mutation. ...
Read MoreErlotinib (brand: Tarceva) is a medication that is generally prescribed for the treatment of: • Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer that has spread to other parts of the body • Advanced Stage Pancreatic Cancer that has spread to other parts of the body along with another medication: Gemcitabine ...
Read MoreLung Cancer is the cause of nearly 1.6 million cancer deaths around the world every year. It is generally caused by malignant cell growing in the bronchi or airways inside the lungs. A type of lung cancer known as non-small cell lung cancer is responsible for nearly 85% of the lung cancer cases. ...
Read MoreIt is estimated that in 2019, there will be around 1,762,000 new cancer cases and around 606,000 cancer deaths in the US alone. Each year, for every 100,000 people, 450 are diagnosed with dozens of different types of cancer and 171 of such people die from cancer. National Cancer Survivor Day is an annual celebration of ...
Read MoreBladder Cancer begins as an abnormal cell type of any of the different cells present in the bladder. Such cells do not grow like regular cell and can infect nearby cells, thus forming a tumour. ...
Read MoreBrain Cancers are abnormal tumour growths in the brain that have cancerous. It can cause several symptoms such as seizures, sleepiness, changes in behaviour and confusion. It should be noted that not all type of tumours is cancerous as only the malignant tumours are cancerous. ...
Read MoreMelanoma Skin Cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the melanocytes – a certain type of skin cell. A major risk factor of Melanoma is overexposure to the Sun. ...
Read MoreHead & Neck Cancer usually refers to the squamous cells that forms in the lining of the mucosal and moist surfaces inside a person's head and neck. The Head & Neck cancer can also sometimes form inside the salivary glands although it is uncommon. ...
Read MoreTesticular cancer forms in one or both testicles or testes – a male reproductive organ. Testicular Cancer is relatively uncommon when compared to other cancer types (about 9500 new cases are expected in 2019 in the US). ...
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