Is amifostine still used as a radioprotectant?
This week, the Advisor Forum answers a question about the use of amifostine (Ethyol, generic) as a radioprotectant.
Diagnosis & Disease Information
Bortezomib: Subcutaneous administration versus IV administration
I recently heard about administering bortezomib subcutaneously. Are there any recommendations on this?
Understanding the impact of disparities on cancer care
Learn how patients’ perceptions of health care can have a significant influence on the effectiveness of cancer care and patient education.
Getting to ‘the heart of the bad’
I knew Sam’s joking was not a sign of joy or happiness but his way of coping, maybe the only way he knew how.
What are the CDC recommendations for HPV vaccination?
What are the recommendations for administering the human papillomavirus vaccine?
Disparities in health care: The black population
In this second installment on disparate populations, the author focuses on the challenges to providing oncologic care to the black community.
FDA Update – September/October 2012
News from the FDA on bosutinib (Bosulif), ziv-aflibercept (Zaltrap), and everolimus oral suspension tablets (Afinitor Disperz).
Aspirin helps in some cancers
Differences in the impact of aspirin in various forms of cancer are highlighted in two studies recently published in the oncology literature.
HF/CM risks in breast chemotherapy
Earlier study findings that anthracycline- or trastuzumab-based treatment for breast cancer raises the risk for heart failure and cardiomyopathy can be extended to a more general population of women.
Make November 15 the first day of a smoke-free life
Information and resources to help patients quit smoking and resources to help patients cope with lung cancer and its treatment.
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