A Protocol to Extend Survival After Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer
May 28, 2013
A protocol developed by MD Anderson offers patients who have been previously deemed unresectable the possibility for curative salvage pancreatectomy.
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Making the Case for Palliative Care
April 29, 2013
The role of palliative care is distinct from that of oncology, but the entities are complementary. Determining the best ways to integrate these two types of care is paramount to optimizing patient outcomes.
Guidance for CRC Screening
April 26, 2013
Four guidance statements have been identified for colorectal cancer screening.
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A Protocol to Extend Survival After Inoperable Pancreatic Cancer
May 28, 2013
A protocol developed by MD Anderson offers patients who have been previously deemed unresectable the possibility for curative salvage pancreatectomy.
Staging Melanoma With SLNB
April 16, 2013
Clinicians must determine if putting patients with thin melanomas through an additional procedure—with additional risks and costs—will have a positive impact for them when the benefits are unclear.
The Pros & Cons of Robotic Bladder Cancer Surgery
February 14, 2013
Robotic-assisted surgical removal of the bladder is becoming increasingly popular for treating bladder cancer, despite being more expensive than traditional surgery.
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Breast Cancer Resources for Your Patients
October 1, 2012
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month. A multitude of resources for patients are available on the websites listed below.
The National Breast Cancer website offers both web-based and mobile resources for information on the disease, including iPhone and iPad apps for breast cancer detection and education.…
Are You Afraid To Be Wrong?
May 31, 2012
Richard Smith, a former editor of the British Medical Journal, wrote a thoughtful essay offering guidance for new medical students. (Full text here.) Although it was published in 2003, someone just brought it to my attention via Twitter.
Dr. Smith lists many pearls of wisdom in a scholarly and lightly humorous way.…
More Vaccines Target Common Cancers, Not Deadliest
November 30, 2011
Vaccine development efforts currently focus on cancers with a higher incidence rather than those with a higher mortality rate, according to a recent University of Michigan study. As a result, cancer vaccinations today may not best serve the needs of cancer patients tomorrow.…
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Surviving Surgery After Early Stage Breast Cancer
June 4, 2013
Among patients with early stage breast cancer, breast-conserving therapy with radiation appears to be associated with a better disease-specific survival (DSS) when compared with mastectomy. A large investigation revealed that DSS results were greater among women aged 50 and older with hormone receptor (HR)-positive disease than for younger women with HR-negative disease.…
Does Lung Screening Change Risk Perceptions?
Lung cancer screening does not appear to change risk perceptions of the disease or smoking-related conditions among current and former smokers with a minimum 30 pack-year history. In the 1-year analysis, researchers found that any changes in risk perceptions were not associated with changes in smoking status.…
Assessing Survival in People With Diabetes & Pancreatic Cancer
April 25, 2013
Long-term, pre-existing type 2 diabetes appears to increase mortality risk among patients diagnosed with pancreatic cancer, according to a study from the University of Pennsylvania. Investigators found that pancreatic cancer patients who had type 2 diabetes for more than 5 years were significantly more likely to die (hazard ratio, 1.16) when compared with people who did not have pre-existing diabetes.…
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