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SpringWorks Therapeutics Initiates Rolling Submission of New Drug Application to the FDA for Mirdametinib for the Treatment of Children and Adults with NF1-PN

SpringWorks Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: SWTX), a commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on severe rare diseases and cancer, announced today that the Company has initiated a rolling submission of a New Drug Application (NDA) to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)…

Aerobic Activity can Reduce Risk of Metastatic Cancer by 72%

A new study at Tel Aviv University found that aerobic exercise can reduce the risk of metastatic cancer by 72%. According to the researchers, intense aerobic exercise increases the glucose (sugar) consumption of internal organs, thereby reducing the availability of…

Apollo Hospital launches first Voluntary Support Group and a Dedicated Free Helpline Number for Colorectal Cancer Patients 

Apollo Hospitals, Navi Mumbai, a leading quaternary care hospital, launched a dedicated free support group and helpline number to support those with colorectal cancer and a Stoma Clinic. The CRC support group introduced by Dr. Rajesh Shinde, Consultant – GI(HPB…

US Federal Court Dismisses Cancer Linkage Associated with Zantac (Ranitidine)

The US district in Florida dismissed almost 2,500 lawsuits alleging links between heartburn medication Zantac (Ranitidine) and cancer. The judge said that almost 2,500 lawsuits filed in federal court by plaintiffs were based on flawed science and that the only…

ELV GROUP’s “Bengaluru East Marathon” is back on 4th December for Cancer Patients

Much-awaited ELV GROUP “Bengaluru East Marathon” is back. Bengaluru East Marathon is an experience that is indelibly linked to Bengaluru city’s unquenchable optimism and fighting spirit. One of the most sought after sporting event of IT City will be held…

Hope, Smiles & Sunshine: an evening dedicated to celebrating the victory over cancer!

An extraordinary amount of grit, determination and strength is required especially when it comes to fighting cancer or the big C. October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and to honour the pink courage, Dr Anil Director of Oncohope ACC, Head…

The Announcement of a Dedicated Cancer Centre by MGM Healthcare – MGM CANCER INSTITUTE

MGM Healthcare, a multi-specialty quaternary care hospital announced today its new greenfield comprehensive cancer institute dedicated to cancer care at Nelson Manickam Road, Nungambakkam in Chennai. Unveiling the logo of the MGM Cancer Institute, Dr Prashanth Rajagopalan, Director, MGM Healthcare said, “The…