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DVT and VTE Information – VTE Prevention

Tuesday, January 27th, 2009

Despite the use of today’s preventive measures, VTE still happens. It’s still the monkey on your back.

For many post–orthopedic surgical patients, venous thromboembolism (VTE) poses a significant health risk. VTE consists of 2 potentially life–threatening conditions :
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)

These conditions can lead to long-term complications.

ERBITUX (Cetuximab)

Friday, December 12th, 2008

Learn about a treatment option for metastatic colorectal cancer and an initial treatment option for locally or regionally advanced head and neck cancer.

Colon Cancer:
ERBITUX (Cetuximab) is indicated for the treatment of patients who have colorectal cancer that has spread to other parts of the body and whose tumor expresses a protein called an Epidermal Growth Factor Receptor (EGFR).

Head & Neck Cancer:
ERBITUX (Cetuximab), in combination with radiation therapy, is indicated for the initial treatment of a certain type of locally or regionally advanced head and neck cancer.