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Adjuvant Radiochemotherapy Has Lasting Benefit in Gastric Cancer

May 18, 2012

Patients with gastric cancer who undergo resection show survival benefit 10 years later.

Fertility-Related Information Urgently Needed for Female Patients with Cancer

Debra Hughes May 18, 2012

Young adult males and females with cancer receive vastly different amounts of fertility-related and fertility preservation information.

STAT3 Mutations ID'd in Rare Lymphoproliferative Disorder

May 18, 2012

Four specific mutations in SH2 domain seen in T-cell large granular lymphocytic leukemia.

Genetic Profiling Improves Prognosis of Uveal Melanoma

James Netterwald, PhD May 18, 2012

Gene expression profiling (GEP) and chromosomal analysis show prognostic value in patients with uveal melanoma.

Bisphosphonates Cut Skeletal Morbidity in Multiple Myeloma

May 18, 2012

Zoledronate superior to placebo or etidronate for improving overall survival.

ADRIAMYCIN

Oncology > Respiratory and thoracic cancers

Doxorubicin HCl 10mg/vial, 20mg/vial, 50mg/vial; pwd for IV inj after reconstitution; contains lactose.

AREDIA

Oncology > Breast cancer

Pamidronate disodium 30mg; per vial; pwd for IV infusion after reconstitution; contains mannitol.

FOLOTYN

Oncology > Leukemias, lymphomas, and other hematologic cancers

Pralatrexate 20mg/mL; soln for IV inj; preservative-free.

INTRON A SOLN

Oncology > Leukemias, lymphomas, and other hematologic cancers

Interferon alfa-2b, recombinant; 10million IU, 18million IU, 25million IU; per vial; for inj; contains m-cresol.

PREMARIN

Oncology > Prostate and other male cancers

Conjugated estrogens 0.3mg, 0.45mg, 0.625mg, 0.9mg, 1.25mg; tabs.

Oncology > Cytoprotective and supportive care agents

Bisphosphonates (eg, Aredia, Zometa) may inhibit the activation of cancer-associated proteins through the suppression of geranyl-geranylation and farnesylation or inhibit ...
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'Teachable Moments' for Smoking Cessation in Patients Diagnosed with Cancer Underutilized

Debra Hughes February 16, 2012

Less than one-fifth (18.1%) of healthcare providers reported high levels of confidence in their ability to counsel patients with cancer who smoke to quit smoking, a survey published in The Oncologist online February 14 has found.

Prognostic Potential of Cell Surface Markers and Pim Kinases in Multiple Myeloma

May 11, 2012

A look at the following clinical trial: Prognostic Potential of Cell Surface Markers and Pim Kinases in Multiple Myeloma

Clinical Study of PM01183 in Patients With Acute Leukemia

May 10, 2012

A look at the following clinical trial: Clinical Study of PM01183 in Patients With Acute Leukemia

Diuretics for Hypertension

December 30, 2011

Hypertension dosing regiment chart for loop, potassium-sparing, and thiazide-like diuretics.

Calcium Channel Blockers Chart

December 30, 2011

Calcium channel blockers (CCB) used to treat hypertension (HTN) including benzothiazepines, dihydropyridines, and diphenylalkylamines.

Beta Blockers

December 30, 2011

Beta blocker pharmacokinetic comparison chart.

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors for Hypertension

December 30, 2011

Angiotensin-Converting Enzyme (ACE) Inhibitors and ACEI Combination Therapy Hypertension Dosing Chart.

Angiotensin II Receptor Blocker (ARB) for Hypertension

December 30, 2011

Angiotensin II Receptor Blockers (ARB) and ARB Hypertension dosing.