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Erlotinib Pretreatment Improves PDT

Aberrant expression of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a common characteristic of many cancers, including non–small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and ovarian cancer. Although EGFR is currently a fa...

Erlotinib pretreatment improves photodynamic therapy of non-small cell lung carcinoma xenografts via multiple mechanisms

Aberrant expression of the epidermal growth factor receptor (EGFR) is a common characteristic of many cancers including non-small cell lung carcinoma (NSCLC), head and neck squamous cell carcinoma, and ovarian cancer. While EGFR is currently a favorite...

When Pain Persists After Breast Cancer Surgery

An estimated 20 to 50 percent of women continue hurting after mastectomy, but doctors and patients alike have at times not taken note of the issue.

Targetable FGFR2 ECD Gene Alterations in Solid Cancer

The discovery of oncogenic driver mutations and the subsequent developments in targeted therapies have led to improved outcomes for subsets of lung cancer patients. The identification of additional oncogenic and drug-sensitive alterations may similarly...

Identification of oncogenic and drug-sensitizing mutations in the extracellular domain of FGFR2

Discovery of oncogenic driver mutations and the subsequent developments in targeted therapies have led to improved outcomes for subsets of lung cancer patients. The identification of additional oncogenic and drug sensitive alterations may similarly lea...