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Document and Entity Information Cactus Ventures, Inc.

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Document and Entity Information Cactus Ventures, Inc. (USD $)
6 Months Ended
Jun. 30, 2011
Aug. 08, 2011
Jun. 30, 2010
Entity Information [Line Items]      
Entity Registrant Name Cactus Ventures, Inc.    
Entity Central Index Key 0001388320    
Current Fiscal Year End Date --12-31    
Entity Filer Category Smaller Reporting Company    
Document Type 10-Q    
Document Period End Date Jun. 30, 2011
Document Fiscal Year Focus 2011    
Document Fiscal Period Focus Q2    
Amendment Flag false    
Entity Common Stock, Shares Outstanding   11,155,008  
Entity Well-known Seasoned Issuer No    
Entity Voluntary Filers No    
Entity Current Reporting Status Yes    
Entity Public Float     $ 0