Survivorship

Psychosocial approach useful in managing cancer pain

February 03, 2012

Psychosocial interventions, including skills instruction and education, can help reduce pain in persons with cancer, confirm the results of a recent meta-analysis.
 

Experimental agent slows progression of colorectal cancer

February 02, 2012

The investigational drug regorafenib conferred a statistically significant survival benefit in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in whom no standard therapy was effective.
 

In HER2 breast cancer, lapatinib works better with trastuzumab than without

February 01, 2012

Lapatinib is not as effective as trastuzumab against (HER2)-positive breast cancer, but combining the two nearly doubles the effectiveness seen with either one alone.
 

Parabens found in breast tumor tissue of nonusers of underarm products

January 30, 2012

Chemicals known as parabens, which may have a role in breast cancer and are commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics, food products, and pharmaceuticals, have now been found in measurable levels in the breast tissue of women who do not use underarm products.
 

Indices for early symptoms of ovarian cancer may need tweaking

January 27, 2012

The clinical utility of a symptom index for ovarian cancer depends on precisely how it is used and how index-positive women are managed, indicate the results of a recent study.
 

Distress: Measuring its relation to cancer diagnosis and treatment

Rosemarie A. Tucci, RN, MSN January 26, 2012

Nurses should assess cancer patients frequently and intervene promptly throughout the treatment course.
 

An exit strategy for opioid therapy

January 26, 2012

What exit strategy do you recommend for discontinuing opioid therapy?
 

Impact of CYP3A4 pathway

January 26, 2012

How does the CYP3A4 pathway impact metabolism of the new oral targeted agents in oncology?
 

Identifying barriers to a successful cancer survivorship program

Kennon McCollum, RN, MSN, APRN-BC January 26, 2012

Recognition of factors that intercede with cancer survivors' care can overcome the obstacles that impede program success.
 

Survival Reduced for Patients With Cancer Who Have Diabetes

January 26, 2012

Type of cancer and diabetes treatment influence survival, according to a recent study.
 
FEBRUARY 3 - 4
• 2012 Highlights of ASH in North America
New York, New York
• 2012 Highlights of ASH in North America
San Francisco, California
MARCH 3 - 4
• 2012 Highlights of ASH in Asia
Singapore, Singapore
MAY 3 - 6
• 37th Annual ONS Congress
New Orleans, Louisiana
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Psychosocial approach useful in managing cancer pain

February 03, 2012

Psychosocial interventions, including skills instruction and education, can help reduce pain in persons with cancer, confirm the results of a recent meta-analysis.
 

Experimental agent slows progression of colorectal cancer

February 02, 2012

The investigational drug regorafenib conferred a statistically significant survival benefit in patients with metastatic colorectal cancer in whom no standard therapy was effective.
 

In HER2 breast cancer, lapatinib works better with trastuzumab than without

February 01, 2012

Lapatinib is not as effective as trastuzumab against (HER2)-positive breast cancer, but combining the two nearly doubles the effectiveness seen with either one alone.
 

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