Cytogen Unveils New Oral Mucositis Education and Support Program Together with the Kickoff of Its Commercialization of CAPHOSOL
3/6/2007 New Rochelle, NY press release Genetic Engineering News (www.genengnews.com) Cytogen Corporation today announced the launch of Caphosol Relieves Oral Mucositis, an educational support program for patients and caregivers. The announcement comes as Cytogen establishes an expanded market presence for Caphosol, an advanced electrolyte solution indicated in the U.S. as an adjunct to standard oral care in treating oral mucositis (OM) caused by radiation or high dose chemotherapy. Caphosol, a prescription medical device, is also indicated for dryness of the mouth or throat (hyposalivation, xerostomia), regardless of the cause or whether the conditions are temporary or permanent.(1) Caphosol is available through U.S. wholesalers nationwide. CARE OM As part of its commitment to advancing the treatment and care of cancer patients, Cytogen is proud to announce the launch of CARE OM - a web-based education and support center for patients and caregivers seeking to learn more about OM and Caphosol . In addition to oral mucositis educational material and support information, visitors to CARE OM, located at http://www.caphosol.com/careom, can also download an OM brochure or request a free brochure about OM by mail. "The CARE OM program is designed to help raise awareness of oral mucositis --one of the most common and debilitating complications of cancer treatment," said Michael D. Becker, president and chief executive officer of Cytogen Corporation. "As we make Caphosol more widely available in the U.S., our goal is to improve the quality of cancer patients' lives through the effective management of oral mucositis." Oral complications including mucositis [...]