Radiosensitivity: A new focus on cardiovascular sequelae
An increased risk of coronary artery stenosis in cancer survivors may be a long-term posttreatment effect of chest radiotherapy.
An increased risk of coronary artery stenosis in cancer survivors may be a long-term posttreatment effect of chest radiotherapy.
Overall US cancer death rates have continued to decline since the early 1990s, but excess weight and lack of sufficient activity contribute to the increased incidence of many cancers.
Younger women at increased risk for breast cancer may benefit from mammography screening once every 2 years beginning at age 40 years.
More than 3,000 oncology nurses gathered in New Orleans for the 2012 Oncology Nursing Society Annual Congress.
Laurence Cooper, MD, PhD, of the Children’s Cancer Hospital, talks about his research partnership with veterinary oncologists.
Drug Safety Communication on lenalidomide (Revlimid); FDA approval for pazopanib (Votrient)
Nurses seeking to hone their leadership, communication, technological, and professional “soft skills” can receive such training and education through a new interactive program.
USPSTF has issued a final recommendation against PSA-based screening for prostate cancer for all men, regardless of age.
Adding bisphosphonates to myeloma treatment decreases fractures of the vertebra and bone pain, affirm the results of a review of 20 trials.
Administration, safety, and efficacy are similar in both agents. However, the frequency of administration makes a significant difference for patients.