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GTx Provides Corporate Update and Reports 2010 Financial Results

GTx Provides Corporate Update and Reports 2010 Financial Results
MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GTx provides a corporate update and announces fourth quarter and full year 2010 financial results.

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Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (October 20 – October 27, 2010)

Corporate Social Responsibility Weekly Recap (October 20 – October 27, 2010)
NEW YORK–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The following releases focus on Corporate Social Responsibility and moved during the week of October 20 – October 27, 2010. Follow the CSR Circuit newsfeed on www.twitter.com/BWCSRNews ALL TIME-OFFS ARE IN EASTERN TIME MONTVALE, N.J. — PhD Project Launches New Initiative, Project Ahead, to Increase Minority Representation in Business School …

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ZIOPHARM Oncology Appoints Michael G. King, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Communication

ZIOPHARM Oncology Appoints Michael G. King, Jr. as Senior Vice President of Corporate Development & Communication
ZIOPHARM Oncology, Inc. announced today that it has appointed Michael G. King, Jr., Senior Vice President of Corporate Development and Communication. In this newly established position, Mr.

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Liver Cancer Surgery in India at Corporate Cancer Centers of Mumbai and Delhi

Liver Cancer surgery in India for International Oncology patients suffering from Liver problem are traveling all the way to India, for economical Liver surgery and to enjoy pleasant climate, different tourism location. India has become a hub for medical tourists from all around Asia and the rest of the world. Indian hospitals in Bangalore, Hyderabad have some of the best and well qualified surgeons for Liver Cancer surgery in India. Liver cancer surgery comprises various operation of the liver for different disorders. Primary liver cancer begins in the cells of the liver itself. Although many cancers are declining in the western Countries, new cases of primary liver cancer are increasing.
Cancers that commonly spread to the liver include colon, lung and breast cancers. These cancers aren’t called liver cancer. Instead, they are named after the organ in which the cancer began — such as metastatic colon cancer to describe cancer that begins in the colon and spreads to the liver. These metastatic cancers are treated based on where the cancer began, rather than being treated as primary liver cancers….

Stages of primary cancer in children: -

Doctors use the following stages to describe childhood liver cancer : -

* Stage I. At this stage, the cancer can be removed with surgery.
* Stage II. Most stage II liver cancers can be removed with an operation, but microscopic amounts of cancer remain in the liver after surgery…..

Symptoms of Liver Cancer

Most people don’t have signs and symptoms in the early stages of liver cancer, which means the disease may not be detected until it’s quite advanced…..

Causes of Liver Cancer

Your liver is a football-sized organ that sits in the upper right portion of your abdomen, beneath your diaphragm and above your stomach. Your liver processes most of the nutrients absorbed from your small intestine and determines how much sugar (glucose), protein and fat enter your bloodstream. It also manufactures blood-clotting substances and certain proteins. Your liver performs a vital detoxifying function by removing drugs, alcohol and other harmful substances from your bloodstream….

Types include: -

* Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) : – This is the most common form of primary liver cancer in both children and adults. It starts in the hepatocytes, the main type of liver cell….

Metastatic cancer: -

In the United States, most cancer found in the liver has spread there from another part of the body. Rather than being referred to as liver cancer, this type of cancer is usually named after the organ where it originated and is described as “metastatic.” For instance, cancer that has spread to the liver from the colon is referred to as metastatic colon cancer….

Risk factors of Liver Cancer

Primary liver cancer can affect people of all ages and races, but certain factors may increase your risk, including: -

1) Sex: – Men are more likely to develop liver cancer than are women, though it isn’t clear why.

2) Age: – In the United States and Europe, liver cancer diagnosis occurs on average at about age 60. People in Asia and Africa tend to be diagnosed with liver cancer at younger ages — between 20 and 50…..

Tests and diagnosis of Liver Cancer

Screening: -

Screening for liver cancer hasn’t been definitively proved to reduce the risk of dying of liver cancer. For this reason, many medical groups don’t recommend liver cancer screening.

However, the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases recommends liver cancer screening for those thought to have a high risk…..

Diagnosis : -

If you experience any of the symptoms of liver cancer, your doctor will ask you about your medical history and perform a physical exam.

Tests and procedures used to diagnose liver cancer include : -

* Ultrasound (ultrasonography) : – This test uses sound waves to produce a picture of internal organs, including the liver. Ultrasound is painless and usually takes less than 30 minutes. While you lie on a bed or examining table, a wand-shaped device (transducer) is placed on your body. It emits sound waves that are reflected from your liver and transformed into a computer image. Ultrasound provides information about the shape, texture and makeup of tumors…….

Staging : -

Staging tests help determine the size and location of cancer and whether it has spread. Liver cancer may be staged in different ways. One method uses the Roman numerals I through IV, with higher numbers indicating cancers that are more advanced. A stage I tumor is small and confined to one lobe of the liver. By stage IV, several tumors may exist in different lobes, or malignant cells may have spread to other parts of the body.

Treatments of Liver Cancer

Treatments for primary liver cancer depend on the extent (stage) of the disease as well as your age, overall health, feelings and personal preferences. Discuss all of your options carefully with your treatment team……

Treatments for adults with primary liver cancer include : -

* Surgery : – The best treatment for localized resectable cancer is usually an operation known as surgical resection. In some cases, the area of the liver where the cancer is found can be completely removed. You aren’t a candidate for surgical removal of liver tumors if you have cirrhosis or only a small amount of healthy liver tissue. Even when resections are successful, there is a chance the cancer can recur elsewhere in the liver or in other areas within a few years.

Medical tourism India:                                                                                            

A combination of many factors has lead to the recent increase in popularity of medical tourism. Exorbitant cost of healthcare and medical facilities in advanced countries, ease and affordability of international travel, favorable currency exchange rates in the global economy, rapidly improving technology and high standards of medical care in the developing countries has all contributed their share to this rapid development of medical tourism. India has originated as one of the most important hubs for medical tourism. Many people from the developed countries come to India for the rejuvenation promised by yoga and ayurvedic massage however, a nice blend of top-class medical expertise at attractive prices is helping more and more Indian corporate hospitals to lure foreign patients, including patients from developed nations such as the UK and the US, for high end surgeries like Liver Cancer surgeries. Not just cost savings or the high standard of medical care facility, but also the waiting time is much lower for any treatment in India than in any other country. Medical help is often an emergency and situations can turn worse if the treatment is delayed. While you might have to wait for several months to get a surgical operation done in the US, in India things can be arranged within a week. For further details on the low cost Liver Cancer surgery in India visit us at www.indiacancersurgerysite.com  or mail your queries at info@indiacancersurgerysite.com or talk to us international callers, at  +91 9579034639.

Tengion announces clinical, corporate and second-quarter financial updates

Tengion announces clinical, corporate and second-quarter financial updates
Tengion Inc. today provided a corporate and product development update and reported its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2010.

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GTx, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Corporate Results

GTx, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2010 Corporate Results
MEMPHIS, Tenn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–GTx, Inc. (Nasdaq: GTXI) today reported financial results for the second quarter of 2010. The net loss for the quarter ended June 30, 2010 was $12.9 million compared with a net loss of $11.3 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2009. The net loss for the second quarter of 2010 included a $1.7 million non-cash impairment charge related to the conclusion of the …

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Rubber Bracelets are Making Their Way Into Corporate America to Promote Company Ideals

Rubber bracelets have become the poplar way today to champion a cause or to promote a message. The Lance Armstrong Foundation started the rubber bracelet craze with the first rubber bracelets that were sold for $1 each to raise money for cancer research. The slogan imprinted on these rubber bracelets is “LiveStrong”.

Today, many non-profit organizations have chosen to follow in their path. Pink rubber bracelets are sold to promote breast cancer awareness. Patriotic rubber bracelets are colored with red, white and blue. Schools can choose rubber bracelets imprinted with the school motto or school name in the school colors.

Rubber bracelets may not even promote a single cause, but are used by some to promote a philosophy or way of life. Teenagers may have matching bracelets that say “Best Friends Forever”. Families of military personal can wear rubber bracelets with the slogan “Support Our Troops”. Church youth groups may promote their faith with slogans such as “Faith”, “Believe”, “Hope” or “Strength”. Humane Societies and animal shelters have chosen slogans such as “I Love my dog” or “I love my cat”. I imagine that there may be thousands of slogans imprinted on rubber bracelets today. The only limit is the imagination.

The bracelet craze until recently was confined to the non-profit organizations and causes. However due to their immense popularity, that is no longer the case. Instead of dying out, it seems that the rubber bracelet craze is becoming stronger than ever. Even today, rubber bracelets are even making their way into corporate America to promote company ideals. According to the Detroit Free Press, Ford Motor Company is also promoting itself with these trendy rubber bracelets. Many Ford Motor Company executives are spreading their message while wearing a blue rubber bracelet. The message is simple –“Red, White and Bold” and is designed to promote it’s “American Innovation campaign”

The rubber bracelets are made from silicone. They can be produced quickly, cheaply and easily. The can be colored in almost any conceivable color or colors. Some bracelets today are even glow in the dark. Typically the bracelets cost 25¢ or less when produced in large quantities. They are then sold individually for about $1 each.

The rubber bracelets have helped schools raise money for athletics, churches raise money for charity. The have certainly helped non-profit medical foundations raise money for medical research. With the next step of corporate America, led by Ford Motor Company, will the rubber bracelets also help bring success to American businesses? Only time will tell us that answer.