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Certain Type of Breast Cancer Drug Shows Better Result in Study.

Authors :
O'Connor, Anahad
Source :
New York Times. 12/9/2004, Vol. 154 Issue 53058, pA27-A27. 999p.
Publication Year :
2004

Abstract

Cites the results of the study on anticancer drug performance by lead researcher Anthony Howell of the University of Manchester in England financed by AstraZeneca PLC. Revelation of the effectiveness of aromatse inhibitors against breast cancer recurrence in women past menopause compared to tamoxifen; Basis of the conclusion on a five year study of thousands of women from 20 countries; Conduction of additional studies on the effectiveness of taking both drugs sequentially; Types of aromatase inhibitors available on the market from Novartis and Pfizer.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03624331
Volume :
154
Issue :
53058
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
New York Times
Publication Type :
News
Accession number :
15644783