Sanofi Faces Another Lawsuit over Taxotere
Sanofi-Aventis faces another lawsuit alleging that its chemotherapy drug Taxotere led to permanent hair loss, or alopecia. The suit accuses the drug maker of failing to adequately warn about the risk of irreversible hair loss. The plaintiff is a California woman who was diagnosed with Stage II breast cancer in 2010. She underwent six … [Read more...] about Sanofi Faces Another Lawsuit over Taxotere
Vitamin E-Related Compound May Kill Cancer Cells
Asbestos Related Mesothelioma A Highly Aggressive Cancer. Mesothelioma is a highly aggressive cancer found in the lining of the chest, the abdominal cavity, and area around the heart. It is primarily caused by exposure to airborne asbestos particles and has a latency period of between 30 and 40 years (some experts put the latency … [Read more...] about Vitamin E-Related Compound May Kill Cancer Cells
Organ Transplants May Carry Cancer Danger
Five patients who developed skin cancer after an organ transplant may have received cancer seed cells. Five patients who developed skin cancer after an organ transplant may have received cancer seed cells from the donor, researchers report. The cancer, Kaposi's sarcoma, is caused by a virus that the body usually can eliminate. It … [Read more...] about Organ Transplants May Carry Cancer Danger
