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Pfizer's Sutent fails in colon cancer, trial halted (Reuters via Yahoo! News)

Pfizer Inc said a late stage trial testing its cancer drug Sutent in advanced colon cancer was discontinued after it was deemed to be no more effective than standard chemotherapy.

Pfizer discontinues Sutent colon cancer study (AP via Yahoo! News)

Pfizer is discontinuing a late-stage study of its cancer drug Sutent (SOO-tent) as an initial treatment for colon cancer because the drug is not proving effective enough.

Hungry Cells: Tumor Metabolism Discovery Opens New Detection And Treatment Possibilities For Rare Form Of Colon Cancer (Science Daily)

People who suffer from Peutz-Jeghers syndrome, a rare inherited cancer syndrome, develop gastrointestinal polyps and are predisposed to colon cancer and other tumor types. Carefully tracing the cellular chain-of-command that links nutrient intake to cell growth (and which is interrupted in Peutz-Jeghers syndrome), allowed researchers to exploit the tumors' weak spot.

Pfizer discontinues Sutent colon cancer study (AP via Yahoo! Finance)

Pfizer Inc. said Tuesday it discontinued a late-stage study of its cancer drug Sutent as an initial treatment for colon cancer because the drug is not proving effective enough.

Chamber’s executive director loses battle with cancer (The Rowlett Lakeshore Times)

The executive director of the Rowlett Chamber of Commerce passed away early Wednesday morning after a two year battle with colon cancer. Mary Alice Ethridge, 61, died at 3:30 a.m. with her family by her side.

Pfizer discontinues Sutent colon cancer study (San Francisco Chronicle)

Pfizer is discontinuing a late-stage study of its cancer drug Sutent (SOO-tent) as an initial treatment for colon cancer because the drug is not proving effective enough. Sutent is approved for advanced kidney cancer and gastrointestinal cancer. The clinical... Sponsored Topics: Cancer - Colorectal cancer - Health - Conditions and Diseases - Colorectal

Pfizer discontinues Sutent colon cancer study (WCAX-TV Vermont)

Associated Press - June 30, 2009 5:33 PM ET NEW YORK (AP) - Pfizer is discontinuing a late-stage study of its cancer drug Sutent (SOO-tent) as an initial treatment for colon cancer because the...

(AFX UK Focus) 2009-06-30 23:09 UPDATE 1-Pfizer's Sutent fails in colon cancer, trial halted (Interactive Investor)

NEW YORK, June 30 (Reuters) - Pfizer Inc said a late stage trial testing its cancer drug Sutent in advanced colon cancer was discontinued after it was deemed to be no more effective than standard chemotherapy. An independent Data Monitoring Committee found that adding Sutent to a chemotherapy regimen as an initial treatment for colon cancer that has spread would be unable to show a statistically ...

Corazon Aquino refuses treatment for cancer (Calcutta News)

The former president of the Philippines, Corazon Aquino, has told he doctors she no longer wishes to be treated in her battle against colon cancer.

Vegetarians less likely to develop cancer, say researchers (Nutraingredients.com)

The grouping of two studies featured more than 61,000 vegetarians over a timespan of 12 years and found they contracted less cancer, independent of factors such as smoking, alcohol use and obesity than those who consumed meat or fish or both.