VIEWPOINTS

Viewpoints is a collection of opinion articles written by thought leaders and expert medical writers to draw attention to important issues and developments in oncology.


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.

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.

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.

Air Pollution Linked to Pediatric Cancers

Air Pollution Linked to Pediatric Cancers

Researchers from UCLA School of Public Health found that exposure to air pollution in utero and during the first year of life raises the risk for certain childhood cancers.

Lymphoseek: A New "Gold Standard" for Identifying Positive Lymph Nodes?

Lymphoseek: A New "Gold Standard" for Identifying Positive Lymph Nodes?

Lymphoseek has now demonstrated significant efficacy in diagnosis and staging of squamous cell carcinoma of the head and neck.

Understanding Basic Biology of Colon Cancer Will Increase 'Druggable' Targets

Understanding Basic Biology of Colon Cancer Will Increase 'Druggable' Targets

A new phase 3 trial has found adding cetuximab to chemo for patients with unresectable colorectal liver mets extends survival, but more research is needed to develop more targeted therapies.

After Major Cancer Surgery, Mortality Falls but Infection Rates Rise

After Major Cancer Surgery, Mortality Falls but Infection Rates Rise

Better treatment for hospitalized patients with infections may have reduced their risk of dying, but racial and economic disparities in infection rates persist.

Better Prostate Cancer Screening Remains an Elusive Goal

Better Prostate Cancer Screening Remains an Elusive Goal

New tests are on the market or in development, but predicting outcomes for prostate cancer patients is still an uncertain science.

Guidelines Focus on Reproductive Health in Young Cancer Survivors

Guidelines Focus on Reproductive Health in Young Cancer Survivors

An update to the Children's Oncology Group guidelines provides recommendations for monitoring reproductive and sexual health in female survivors of childhood, adolescent, and young adult cancer.

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