American Cancer Society and Novartis Announce Patient Education Partnership.ATLANTA--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Oct. 11, 1999-- Information On Metastatic Cancer Metastatic cancer A cancer that has spread to an organ or tissue from a primary cancer located elsewhere in the body. Mentioned in: Liver Cancer metastatic cancer and Bone Metastasis metastasis /me·tas·ta·sis/ (me-tas´tah-sis) pl. metas´tases 1. transfer of disease from one organ or part of the body to another not directly connected with it, due either to transfer of pathogenic microorganisms or to Now Available Online The American Cancer Society American Cancer Society, n.pr established in 1913, this national volunteer-based health organization is committed to the elimination of cancer through prevention and treatment and to diminishing cancer suffering through advocacy, scholarship, research, , the nation's leading voluntary health organization and the preeminent source of cancer information and service, and Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation, an affiliate of the Novartis Group, a world leader in life sciences, have joined forces to provide cancer patients and their caregivers with the credible, accurate and timely information they need to make informed decisions about cancer treatment. Cancer patients and their caregivers can visit the Society's web site, www.cancer.org, to access "Metastatic Cancer" and "Bone Metastasis," peer-reviewed, yet patient-friendly articles that explain how the spread of cancer is diagnosed and treated. The American Cancer Society's collaboration with Novartis is part of the organization's comprehensive cancer drug information program, which will include a proprietary cancer drug database that will eventually be linked to a variety of patient education materials, as well as external pharmaceutical sites. In this way, patients and caregivers will be able to make the most informed treatment decisions possible through access to enhanced information on various classes of drugs that can be used to treat cancer. Additionally, cancer patients will also have easy access to additional background through a comprehensive system of internet links. The American Cancer Society and Novartis developed the metastatic cancer and bone metastasis content in collaboration with independent physician experts and a nationwide editorial advisory panel of oncologists. "The public relies on the American Cancer Society for unbiased and comprehensive information about cancer and we're committed to help people understand their disease, prognosis and treatment options," said Ted Gansler, MD, medical director of health content for the American Cancer Society. "These new documents provide the kind of perspective that's needed for truly informed decisions. Once patients are aware of the benefits and risks of their treatment options, they can quickly and easily access detailed information about drugs or products mentioned in the documents," said Dr. Gansler. "While the relationship patients have with their physician is paramount, more and more patients are empowered to look to sources of information in addition to that offered by their health care provider," said Deborah Dunsire, MD, vice president, Oncology Business Unit for Novartis Pharmaceuticals. "Novartis, like any company that has extensive information on a specific condition or disease state, appreciated that it has a role in making available educational information that ultimately supports and complements the patient-physician relationship patient-physician relationship Medtalk A formal relationship that exists between the physician and the Pt, often equated to medical 'duties' that the physician must perform in a professionally acceptable manner. See Doctor-Pt interaction. Cf Abandonment. ." Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation researches, develops, manufactures and markets leading innovative prescription drugs prescription drug Prescription medication Pharmacology An FDA-approved drug which must, by federal law or regulation, be dispensed only pursuant to a prescription–eg, finished dose form and active ingredients subject to the provisos of the Federal Food, Drug, used to treat a number of diseases and conditions, including central nervous system disorders Nervous system disorders A satisfactory classification of diseases of the nervous system should include not only the type of reaction (congenital malformation, infection, trauma, neoplasm, vascular diseases, and degenerative, metabolic, toxic, or deficiency , organ transplantation The transfer of organs such as the kidneys, heart, or liver from one body to another. The transplantation of human organs has become a common medical procedure. Typical organs transplanted are the kidneys, heart, liver, pancreas, cornea, skin, bones, and lungs. , cardiovascular diseases Cardiovascular disease Disease that affects the heart and blood vessels. Mentioned in: Lipoproteins Test cardiovascular disease , dermatological dermatological, dermatologic pertaining to dermatology; of or affecting the skin. diseases, respiratory disorders Noun 1. respiratory disorder - a disease affecting the respiratory system respiratory disease, respiratory illness adult respiratory distress syndrome, ARDS, wet lung, white lung - acute lung injury characterized by coughing and rales; inflammation of the , cancer and arthritis. The company's mission is to improve people's lives by pioneering novel healthcare solutions. For more information about Novartis Oncology visit the company web site at www.novartisoncology.com. The American Cancer Society is the nationwide community-based voluntary health organization dedicated to eliminating cancer as a major health problem by preventing cancer, saving lives and diminishing suffering from cancer, through research, education, advocacy and service. For information about cancer, call toll-free anytime 1-800-ACS-2345 or visit the American Cancer Society web site at www.cancer.org. |
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