Targeting BRAF Mutation in Melanoma Treatment

Advanced, metastatic melanoma is an aggressive disease with a poor prognosis; but therapies targeting gene mutations may offer hope to some patients.

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Patients with cancer are living longer thanks to new cancer treatments; however, their financial well-being may suffer as a result.

Drug Showcase: ZYTIGA®

Review drug information for ZYTIGA® (abiraterone acetate) in a convenient slide-by-slide format.

Microwave Ablation May Offer Pain Relief for Patients with Bone Tumors

Two recent studies demonstrate that microwave ablation offers rapid pain relief with few complications.

The Search for Targeted Radiosensitizing Agents

Radiation therapy can cause morbidity in patients with cancer, so trials of radiosensitizing agents that can target tumors and save healthy tissue are in development.

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ATS: CT Screening Finds High Lung Cancer Rate at Veterans Affairs Center

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Results of National Lung Screening Trial As Expected

Initial results from the National Lung Screening Trial concur with the literature, with more positive screening results, diagnostic procedures, and lung cancers detected with low-dose CT versus chest radiography screening.

Comorbidities Up Other-Cause Mortality for Men With Prostate Cancer

Among men with nonmetastatic prostate cancer the risk for other-cause mortality increases with the number of comorbid conditions, particularly in older men.

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Endoscopic Ultrasound: An Innovative Way to Administer Chemotherapy

Endoscopic Ultrasound: An Innovative Way to Administer Chemotherapy

Although further safety data is needed, endoscopic ultrasound may prove to be an effective way of administering localized chemotherapy.

Obesity and Cancer: A Risk Factor That Can Be Prevented

Obesity and Cancer: A Risk Factor That Can Be Prevented

Obesity not only increases risk for diabetes and cardiovascular diseases; it can also be a risk factor for many types of cancer.

A 54-Year-Old Male With Fever and Diarrhea After HSCT

A 54-Year-Old Male With Fever and Diarrhea After HSCT

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DC, a 54-year-old male diagnosed with multiple myeloma, develops a low grade fever and some mild diarrhea 10 days ...

A 64-Year-Old Man with a Chronic Rash

A 64-Year-Old Man with a Chronic Rash

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AG, 64-year-old gentleman of Greek descent, presents with a 6-month history of rash that started on his upper extremities ...

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Case Study: A Rare Cause of Intestinal Dysmotility in a Patient with Small Cell Lung Cancer

Tara Morrison, MD, Advisory Board member, shares the case of a 66-year-old African American man with weight loss and pain around the abdomen.

A 47-Year-Old Woman with Pancytopenia After Treatment with Radioiodine Therapy

Advisory Board member Martin S. Tallman, MD, shares the unusual case of a patient with pancytopenia.



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