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New Standard of Care Emerges for Pancreatic Cancer

New Standard of Care Emerges for Pancreatic Cancer

Research results presented at the 2013 Gastrointestinal Cancers Symposium have the potential to offer patients with pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma better treatment options and outcomes.

Novel Agents Fill the Pipeline for Pancreatic Cancer

Novel Agents Fill the Pipeline for Pancreatic Cancer

From chemotherapeutic agents to novel biologicals, there are promising treatment options on the horizon.

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What is Palliative Care?

This fact sheet answers common questions patients may have about palliative care.

Treating and Managing Inflammatory Breast Cancer

This fact sheet provides information for patients about how inflammatory breast cancer is diagnosed, treated, and managed.

How to Help Someone Who is Grieving

This fact sheet contains helpful tips for caregivers, friends, and family who are grieving.

Medical Updates on Myelofibrosis

This fact sheet explains myelofibrosis, treatment options, and quality of life issues to help patients and their loved ones cope with a diagnosis.

Coping With Cancer as a Young Adult

This fact sheet provides tips for younger patients who are coping with cancer.

Viewpoints Increased Cancer Risk Found in 9/11 World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers

Increased Cancer Risk Found in 9/11 World Trade Center Rescue and Recovery Workers

Within 7 years of the World Trade Center attacks, police, firefighters, and others who worked at Ground Zero faced a higher risk of cancer.

Viewpoints 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.

Viewpoints 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.

Viewpoints Microwave Ablation May Offer Pain Relief for Patients with Bone Tumors

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.

Viewpoints USPSTF Releases Draft Recommendations for Breast Cancer Preventive Therapy

USPSTF Releases Draft Recommendations for Breast Cancer Preventive Therapy

Women who have a 3% or greater 5-year risk for breast cancer may benefit from primary prevention with tamoxifen or raloxifene.

Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA)

Chemotherapy Induced Alopecia (CIA)

Compared to the severe adverse effects of chemotherapy, chemotherapy-induced alopecia (CIA) is surprisingly one of the more troubling aspects of ...

Abraxane® Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles) (albumin-bound)

Abraxane® Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles) (albumin-bound)

This slideshow reviews Abraxane® Injectable Suspension (paclitaxel protein-bound particles (albumin-bound) for patients with non-small cell lung cancer.

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Heart Failure During Breast Cancer Management: A Case Study

Heart Failure During Breast Cancer Management: A Case Study

Byline: Sandra Cuellar Puri, PharmD, BCOP

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During a routine follow-up visit, WM, a 48-year-old female, complains of ongoing fatigue since ...

Advanced NSCLC: Best Treatment Option

Advanced NSCLC: Best Treatment Option

By Sandra Cuellar, PharmD, BCOP

A 63-year-old male is referred by his primary care physician for work-up of possible lung cancer. ...

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

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

By Tara Morrison, MD; Yu-Ning Wong, MD, MSCE

A 66-year-old African American man presented with a several month history of weight ...

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