Oncology & Cancer

Ramucirumab shows promise in care of advanced gastric cancer

(HealthDay)—Ramucirumab appears to be safe and effective for the treatment of advanced gastric cancer, according to a study published online Sept. 29 in the Journal of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

Medications

Ramucirumab in stomach cancer: Added benefit not proven

Ramucirumab (trade name: Cyramza) is a monoclonal antibody, which blocks a receptor, reducing the growth of blood vessels and so reducing blood supply to the tumours. This aims to slow the growth of the tumours. As a so-called ...

Oncology & Cancer

International study shows efficacy of new gastric cancer drug

This international trial, published in The Lancet, is one of the largest phase III trials in second-line treatment of gastric cancer. Standard care for advanced gastric cancer, known as first-line treatment, is based on chemotherapy, ...