Pemetrexed – Oncology Drug Information Alimta is a novel antifolate compound with inhibitory activity against a number of enzymes including thymidilate synthase, dihydrofolate reductase and glycinamide ribonucleotide formyl transferase. Alimta has been studied with cis-platinum (Cisplatin) or gemcitabine (Gemzarâ) in the treatment of non-small-cell lung cancer (NSCLC). Phase II...
Articles with the Tag Mesothelioma Cancer
Cancer Insurance Policy Patient Rights
Cancer insurance policy for patients with mesothelioma cancer or other types of cancer healthcare issues can be difficult to obtain. Knowing that you have certain rights and responsibilities as a patient, and how to handle cancer insurance issues, can help you through this part of dealing with your illness....
Mesothelioma Cancer
Mesothelioma cancer is an aggressive and invasive form of cancer, and it quickly spreads over the surface of the lungs, abdominal organs or heart. In the simplest terms, is a cancer of the mesothelium, the membrane that covers the organs in the body. It is a rare form of...