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VOLUME 07 : ISSUE 55
BOCX:
Tiny Cancer Test Has Huge Potential
Sometimes
it pays to remember details. Those little things a company just mentions
here and there can frequently come back to mean so much more later....and
potentially reward those investors who kept track of them.
Take
today's news from BioCurex Inc. (OTCBB:
BOCX) for instance. The company gave us an update on a cancer-detection
test they've been working on.....which seems to be quite effective. And
this is no ordinary cancer test - at least not in my view. This is a
rapid test, meaning it's a basic diagnostic tool that can be used in
just one office visit. There's nothing else like it on the market, which
is why I think it means extraordinary potential for BOCX owners.
Keep
Coming Back To The Well
I'm
going to guess we've all seen 'news' come and go. A lot of it means very
little....a one-shot with no follow up, nor results. Some news,
though, keeps coming back.
What's
that got to do with BioCurex? This isn't the first time we've heard
from BioCurex about this test. When a company bothers to keep coming back
to a story, I generally think there's something substantial to it. Check
out how far the test has come in just a few months:
February
13th: BioCurex started the development of a "point-of-care" cancer
test which would be available for use at the doctor's office rather than
in a laboratory setting.
May
2nd: The company re-announced its initiative to develop point-of-care
tests, and said they'd be reporting results as they become available in
a near future (like today).
Where
some companies just release the same news over and over again, BioCurex
actually has a real progress update. What a refreshing concept!
Simultaneously,
I feel it's worth noting that press releases aren't free, and the R&D
behind the test is certainly not free either. More than that, the test
isn't even driving revenue yet. However, the company keeps developing the
test, and continues to come back to the story and let the market know what's
up, despite the price. Why do you think that is?
My
answer is also the reason I think an investor could justify becoming a
BOCX owner. Like I've mentioned a handful of times recently, sometimes
the right answer is indeed the obvious one.....I think the company really
believes they have something here. In this case, I think BioCurex is
providing regular updates just because they anticipate their rapid test
being able to bear fruit eventually, and they just want give fair warning
to the market.
What's
The Big Deal?
The
test utilizes BioCurex's impressive RECAF technology.....an accurate cancer
detection marker that actually had its origins in a different format. The
previous test required lab work to process, and therefore, took time -
perhaps days. That can be excruciating for somebody worried about having
cancer or not, not to mention costly for the patient or insurance company.
The 'rapid test' - on the other hand - can be performed in a matter of
minutes. And, since neither laboratory equipment nor a lot of manpower
are needed, the cost is minimal.
Now,
this isn't to say the rapid test is supposed to be everything its laboratory
version is. This is designed to be a screener, not unlike a pregnancy test
(which by the way is also not necessarily deemed to be a 'final determinant').
The aim is to devise an easy and quick way to decide if the higher-end
lab test is even merited. But, if it filters out the majority of the people
who either should or should not proceed to the lab test, it's still a very
powerful (and money-saving) tool.
Does
the test work? You know, I'm not a doctor, and the company even acknowledges
there's a lot more R&D work to be done. But, take a look at the nearby
image. The top, cancerous samples all look clearly different than the bottom,
non-cancerous samples - at least to my amateur eyes. So, I personally have
to believe the test is worth further trials, even if just for the sake
of good science. The company appears to think so too.
Here's
the nice part for investors....there's really no other in-office cancer
screener out there. If this thing ends up being as effective as it seems
to be and gets to the market, BioCurex could end up being the lone player
in what we estimate is a multi-million dollar arena. Not too shabby.
Time-In,
and Tim-ing
We've
been following BioCurex for a long time - since 2003, to be exact. Some
of you may remember our coverage that far back. If you do, then you may
also remember BioCurex does a good job of actually making forward progress.
They moved from being a pink sheet stock to the bulletin board. In recent
testing, the RECAF cancer marker has shown to be a superior indicator of
prostate, gastric, and breast cancer. Then they converted their laboratory
version of the RECAF test from a radiological format to a more common colorimetric
format. And today, they let us know the rapid version of the cancer test
has early merit.
What's
next? More than a few times the company has mentioned the possibility of
not only using RECAF to mark potential cancer, but also as a way to actually
deliver drugs to cancerous cells (but without affecting non-cancerous cells).
If previous follow-through on plans is any indication of future intent,
then we won't be surprised to start hearing news about that science as
well.
Is
the stock likely to be an overnight sensation? Well, in all fairness, I've
seen BOCX be catapulted instantaneously. However, my personal attraction
to BioCurex is the long-term potential it has.....which is still enormous
as far I'm concerned.
That
said, I'd be kidding myself if I said I didn't look at short-term charts
to time my long-term entries. Notice how the accumulation-distribution
line has curled upward over the last few weeks. There are more buyers than
sellers right now, which bodes well for the stock in the foreseeable future.
If you also like getting into good investments at low levels, I believe
the base around 53 cents may mark a nice, low-risk entry level for BioCurex
shares.
BioCurex
Reports Initial RECAF Cancer 'Rapid Test' Results
RICHMOND, British
Columbia, June 4, 2007 -- BioCurex Inc. (OTCBB:
BOCX) today announced that it is making progress on its initiative
to develop point-of-care tests (also called 'Rapid Tests').
The company is
pleased to report that preliminary results show it is possible to make
such RECAF-based rapid tests for cancer detection.
The device used
in the research is similar to the pregnancy tests that are commonly available
for home use. Further details, as well as pictures of results are available
at: http://biocurex.com/CUREXHTML/news/rapidtests.html
Given the small
number of samples tested, it is impossible to tell, at this time, whether
or not it might be necessary to use a small portable instrument similar
to the ones used to monitor blood sugar to read the intensity of the color
of the band.
These experiments
are very preliminary, and therefore no statistical conclusions can be drawn
from this small number of samples. Furthermore, a significant amount of
work needs to be done to perfect the test. Yet, the initial results strongly
suggest that such a rapid test for cancer in general is feasible. This
RECAF test format is intended to be used by physicians as a first approximation
to the diagnosis of cancer and it will require confirmation by the more
accurate, quantitative RECAF test performed by a clinical laboratory.
The company estimates
the potential market for this test to be substantial. "We are very pleased
with the preliminary results of our intensive R & D efforts and view
this potential product as an important addition to our growing line of
cancer detection technologies,'' stated Ricardo Moro, President and CEO.
"The successful development of a rapid test for detecting cancer will position
BioCurex as an industry innovator in this billion dollar market.''
About BioCurex:
BioCurex, Inc.
is a biotechnology company that is developing products based on patented/proprietary
technology in the areas of cancer diagnosis, imaging and therapy. The technology
identifies a cancer marker known as RECAF(tm), which is found on malignant
cells from a variety of cancer types but is absent in most normal or benign
cells.
BioCurex has signed
a licensing agreement with Abbott Laboratories for BioCurex's RECAF(tm)
Cancer technology as outlined in a joint press release dated March 29,
2005. The release noted that the cancer marker RECAF(tm) has emerged as
a potential biomarker that may be useful in the development of new cancer
diagnostics tests. Preliminary studies from the investigators at BioCurex
have reported a high level of clinical sensitivity and specificity for
RECAF in many of the most common cancers, including prostate, breast, colorectal,
lung and others.
To read more about
the Company, please visit the News section in our web site (http://www.biocurex.com).
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statements involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change at
any time, the Company's actual results could differ materially from expected
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Contact:
BioCurex, Inc.
Terry Johnston
(866) 884-8669
+1 604-267-3041
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Phinder:
New Name, Same Game
Note
that Phinder Technologies (OTCBB:
PHDT) is slated to undergo a little cosmetic surgery - the company
is changing their name to Zupintra Corporation Inc. in the near future.
If the new name rings a bell, it's because 'Zupintra' is part of the name
of the venture they're working on in South and Latin America....Zupintra-Panama.
Not
a big deal, though I do like the convenience factor of having a corporate
name match the name customers are familiar with.....it just eliminates
any confusion. However, aside from the ticker and name change, nothing
else is changing - Zupintra is still a high-octane company we think is
on the verge of explosive growth.
For
more on the name change,
click here. However, there's not a whole lot to add other than what
we just said. The company says they'll let us know more when the time comes.
Titan
Ends Quarter With A Bang
Sometimes
the writing is on the wall....and I think this may be one of those times.
On Friday, Titan Global (OTCBB:
TTGL) let us know how well their PCB (printed circuit board) division
was doing. Let's just say it was awesome. The thing is, I don't even think
the press release really explained just how awesome it was. So, I will.
The
PCB arm is actually the combination of their homeland security division,
and electronics division. You may know the group better as PCB East and
PCB West. Their total contribution pales in comparison to the kind of results
their telecom business creates, but considering current TTGL owners are
soon going to see the electronics division spun-off, you may be interested
in understanding exactly what you're going to be receiving.
Check
this out - in May, both the homeland security unit as well as the electronics
unit drove record revenues....$2.6 million and $2.2 million, respectively.
Any time a record is broken, I'm impressed. Yet, I think this may have
been more impressive than it even seems.
Just
for perspective, in all of last quarter, the PCB divisions pulled in $5.1
million. In just this past month, they pulled in $4.8 million. Can you
say growth?
It's
just a something I wanted everyone to really understand, in case they were
planning on shedding the spin-off as soon as it was completed. While the
telecom side of the business creates the bulk of bucks, the electronics
side may be the fastest-growing.
Still
no word on the spin-off's completion date, but I suspect it will be 'soon'.
For
more on last month's electronics revenues, click
here.
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