GSK enters into oncology segment; launches therapies for gynaecological cancersGlaxoSmithKline Pharmaceuticals has entered the oncology segment in India, introducing Jemperli and Zejula for gynaecological cancers. Thes...
25 Aug, 2025, 01.43 PM IST
AIIMS study reveals that removing lymph nodes from these areas may improve survival in ovarian cancer patientsA recent AIIMS, Delhi study reveals that removing specific lymph nodes from the pelvis and abdomen significantly improves survival rates fo...
14 Apr, 2025, 05.13 PM IST
J&J unit files for bankruptcy to advance $10 billion talc settlementA Johnson & Johnson subsidiary has filed for bankruptcy for the third time to advance a $10 billion settlement aimed at resolving over 62,0...
21 Sep, 2024, 06.18 AM IST
Johnson & Johnson agrees to $700 million settlement over talc productsJohnson & Johnson has agreed to a $700 million settlement with 42 US states and Washington, DC, over allegations of misleading consumers ab...
12 Jun, 2024, 11.23 PM IST
DCGI orders withdrawal of cancer drug Olaparib for certain treatmentsThe Drug Controller General of India has requested the withdrawal of AstraZeneca's Olaparib tablets for certain cancer treatments due to po...
23 May, 2024, 12.29 AM IST
Regulator asks state bodies to limit scope of key cancer drugIndia's drug regulatory authority has instructed state-level counterparts to mandate manufacturers of Olaparib tablets in 100 mg and 150 mg...
22 May, 2024, 01.41 AM IST
Zydus launches anti-cancer generic drug olaparib in IndiaThe drug will target specific genetic mutations prevalent in certain types of cancers, paving the way for a more tailored and effective tre...
13 Mar, 2024, 09.12 PM IST
The next big advance in cancer treatment could be a vaccineResearchers predict that the next big advance in cancer treatment will be the development of vaccines to shrink tumors and stop cancer from...
26 Jun, 2023, 11.57 AM IST
Prostate cancer: Early detection can help your father live longerAccording to the Indian Council Of Medical Research, prostate cancer is the third most common cancer in Indian men.
13 Jun, 2023, 06.57 PM IST
This new drug can kill tumour from inside; promises treatment for six forms of cancerThe drug, called tisotumab vedotin (TV), releases a toxic substance to kill cancer cells from within.
08 Feb, 2019, 03.48 PM IST
- 'Combo therapy against ovarian, breast cancer can overcome drug resistance'
Kolkata, Sep 26 (IANS) Bolstering the knowhow behind targeted cancer treatment, Indian scientists have offered a new rationale for combinat...
26 Sep, 2016, 10.20 AM IST
RNA sequencing test for cancer treatment launchedThe sequencing test is based on whole RNA sequencing and enhances the utility of comprehensive genomics profile manifold, bringing genomics...
21 Jan, 2016, 04.49 PM IST
New screening strategy may spot ovarian cancer earlyScientists have developed a new screening strategy for ovarian cancer that can accurately detect the disease before it becomes lethal.
26 Aug, 2013, 03.08 PM IST
- Strides Arcolab unit gets US health regulator's nod for cancer drug
Strides Arcolab said its subsidiary has received US health regulator's approval to mkt generic topotecan hydrochloride injection, a cancer ...
29 Aug, 2012, 02.51 PM IST
- Strides receives USFDA approval for two cancer drugs
Drug firm Strides Arcolab today said it has received approval from the US health regulator to market two generic cancer drugs in the Americ...
24 Nov, 2011, 07.57 PM IST
- Sun Pharma gets USFDA approval to market generic Ethyol
Sun Pharmaceutical Industries has received approval from USFDA for abbreviated new drug application of amifostine for injection 500mg.
17 Mar, 2008, 09.43 AM IST
- Roche files for Avastin to treat breast cancer in Europe
Swiss drugmaker Roche has filed its Avastin drug for use in previously untreated advanced breast cancer in Europe, the company said on Mond...
11 Jul, 2006, 12.30 AM IST