Bio-Life Labs Announces First Public Presentation of Data on Flagship Skin Cancer Product, Carcinoderm.LOS ANGELES -- Data Presented at Annual Pacific Dermatologic Association Indicates Promise of New Single-Use Treatment with Approximate "88% Post-treatment Negative Biopsies" Bio-Life Labs, Inc. (OTCBB OTCBB See OTC Bulletin Board (OTCBB). :BLFE BLFE Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and Enginemen ) today announced the presentation of data on the Company's first forthcoming product, Carcinoderm(TM), a topical treatment that destroys skin cancer cells in a one-time application without harming surrounding healthy tissue. The data was presented in an August 13 speech at the 56th Annual Meeting of the Pacific Dermatologic Association (PDA (Personal Digital Assistant) A handheld computer for managing contacts, appointments and tasks. It typically includes a name and address database, calendar, to-do list and note taker, which are the functions in a personal information manager (see PIM). ) in Newport Beach, California Newport Harbor redirects here. For the MTV reality series, see . Newport Beach, incorporated in 1906, is a city in Orange County, California, 10 miles south of downtown Santa Ana. . In her presentation regarding future topical treatment options for skin cancers, Karen F. Han, M.D., Ph.D., a certified clinical dermatologist at the Palo Alto Medical Foundation, communicated FDA-conforming research by Dr. David Karam, M.D., Ph.D., that described Carcinoderm as "acting only on tumor cells in a receptor-specific fashion" in "a single application causing primary necrosis within 90 minutes." In describing Dr. Karam's current "open-label trial open-label trial Clinical research A trial in which doctors and participants know which therapy is being administered. See Blinding. on over 900 basal cell carcinoma basal cell carcinoma n. A slow-growing, locally invasive, but rarely metastasizing neoplasm of the skin derived from basal cells of the epidermis or hair follicles. Also called basal cell epithelioma. , squamous cell carcinoma squamous cell carcinoma n. A carcinoma that arises from squamous epithelium and is the most common form of skin cancer. Also called cancroid, epidermoid carcinoma. and malignant melanoma Malignant Melanoma Definition Malignant melanoma is a type of cancer arising from the melanocyte cells of the skin. Melanocytes are cells in the skin that produce a pigment called melanin. " patients, her speech relayed "88% post-treatment negative biopsies showing no active cancer cells in all categories." "Should it prove as effective as early trials indicate, and if dermatologists can be convinced to use it, I think that Carcinoderm will dramatically change the way we approach skin cancer," said Dr. Han, who foresees its use as an alternative to surgery. 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, estimates that during 2004 approximately one million new cases of basal cell basal cell n. A type of cell found in the deepest layer of the epithelium. or squamous cell carcinoma and about 59,350 new cases of malignant melanoma, the deadliest type of skin cancer, will be diagnosed. The ACS (Asynchronous Communications Server) See network access server. further estimates that skin cancer will claim the lives of approximately 9,800 Americans, 7,900 as a result of melanoma. Since 1997 the incidence of new melanoma cases in the U.S. has increased at an average of more than 5% per year, one of the highest growth rates Growth Rates The compounded annualized rate of growth of a company's revenues, earnings, dividends, or other figures. Notes: Remember, historically high growth rates don't always mean a high rate of growth looking into the future. for any type of cancer. By 2000 there were over 510,000 living skin cancer patients in the U.S. who had been diagnosed with melanoma. Although death rates from basal cell and squamous cell carcinomas are low, the ACS indicates that these cancers can cause considerable damage and disfigurement dis·fig·ure tr.v. dis·fig·ured, dis·fig·ur·ing, dis·fig·ures To mar or spoil the appearance or shape of; deform. [Middle English disfiguren, from Old French desfigurer if left untreated. Global skin cancer statistics are equally alarming. The World Health Organization indicates that, in 2000, the number of newly diagnosed cases of melanoma was 132,600, with 37,000 deaths reported. About Bio-Life Labs Bio-Life, Labs, Inc. (www.biolifelabs.com) is a research-driven biotechnology company focused on discovery, development, manufacturing, and commercialization of breakthrough treatments for cancer, diabetes mellitus, and hepatitis C. Its first product candidate, Carcinoderm(TM), is a topical treatment that is designed to destroy skin cancer cells in patients diagnosed with basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma in a one-time application without harming surrounding healthy tissue. Carcinoderm is currently being studied in what the Company believes are FDA-conforming clinical trials with patients who have biopsy-confirmed cases in all three categories of skin cancer. Bio-Life Labs' corporate headquarters is in Los Angeles, California; its research and development facility is located in the El Paso, Texas area. Bio-Life Labs, Inc. cautions that statements included in this press release that are not a description of historical facts are forward-looking statements. The inclusion of these statements should not be regarded as a representation by Bio-Life Labs that any of its plans will be achieved. Actual results may differ materially from those set forth in this release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Bio-Life Labs' business including, without limitation, statements about: difficulties or delays in research, development, testing, obtaining regulatory approval, producing and marketing its technologies and products; unexpected adverse side effects or inadequate therapeutic efficacy of its products that could delay or prevent product development or commercialization, or that could result in recalls or product liability claims; the scope and validity of patent protection for its products; its ability to meet product development objectives; competition from other pharmaceutical or biotechnology companies; its ability to obtain additional financing to support its operations; its ability to attract and retain experienced scientists and management; as well as other risks detailed in Bio-Life's Securities and Exchange Commission filings. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement and Bio-Life Labs undertakes no obligation to revise or update this news release to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof. |
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