OncoLog: Report to Physicians

Previous Issues

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Choose from these previous issues:

April 2012
March 2012
February 2012
January 2012
November-December 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011
July 2011
June 2011
April-May 2011

March 2013

Advances in Pulmonary Medicine Facilitate Cancer Diagnosis, Treatment
Pulmonologists play an increasingly important role in cancer care
New Drugs Increase Treatment Options for Patients with Imatinib-Resistant Chronic Myeloid Leukemia
Targeted drugs offer alternatives for second-line treatment
Program Offers Physicians Courses on Treating Cancer Patients and Survivors
Cancer experts share experience via online courses
House Call: Managing the Financial Burden of Long-Term Illness
Help is available for many patients

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February 2013

Chronic Viral Hepatitis in Cancer Patients Requires Personalized Management
Research continues for hepatitis B and C treatment and screening
Managing Sleep Disorders in Cancer Patients
Insomnia and sleep apnea are common among cancer patients
House Call: Finding Information About Alternative Medicine
How to choose credible sources and avoid pitfalls
In Brief
Ex vivo umbilical cord blood expansion hastens stem cell engraftment in transplant recipients; Ibrutinib shows promise for mantle cell lymphoma treatment

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January 2013

Emerging Vaccines Take Aim at Preventing Recurrent Breast Cancer
Peptide vaccines show promise as an adjuvant treatment
Compass: Hepatocellular Carcinoma
Concomitant liver disease affects treatment options
House Call: Music Therapy
Music therapists help cancer patients manage stress and side effects

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November-December 2012

Research Explores Link Between Thrombocytosis and Cancer
High platelet counts can be an early sign of malignancy
Wide Range of Cancer Treatments May Produce Ocular Complications
Awareness and communication decrease risk of permanent damage
New Software May Provide a Standardized Reporting System for Diagnostic Radiologists
Graphic display links current and past images and data
House Call: Smoking-Related Cancers
Cancer risks from tobacco are not limited to the lungs
In Brief
Biologic therapies for rheumatoid arthritis not associated with increased cancer risk

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October 2012

Treatments May Alleviate and Reverse Central Nervous System Radiation Necrosis
Bevacizumab reverses brain necrosis in some patients
Compass: Early-Stage Testicular Cancer
Postsurgical treatment varies according to tumor stage and histology
House Call: Online Cancer Support Networks
Patients and caregivers find support online
In Brief
Bevacizumab with high-dose chemotherapy shows promise for cisplatin-refractory germ cell tumors

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September 2012

Stereotactic Body Radiation Therapy Achieves High Control Rates in Lung Cancer
Precise targeting allows higher doses to tumors with less risk to healthy tissue
Inflammatory Breast Cancer: Clinical Challenge, Research Enigma
Researchers strive to improve outcomes for patients
Online Program Fosters Effective Physician–Patient Communication
Interactive lessons help doctors face difficult communication scenarios
House Call: Reducing Cancer-Causing Chemicals in Outdoor Cooking
Tips for healthy grilling

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August 2012

Preoperative Chemotherapy Offers Best Outcomes for Patients with Rare Bladder Cancer
Study shows survival benefits in patients with small-cell urothelial cancer
Addressing Psychological Concerns for Cancer Patients
Anxiety and depression often follow diagnosis
House Call: Cancer Treatment Myths
Misconceptions can be dangerous
In Brief
New antibody treatment produces responses in patients with advanced cancer; Accelerated partial-breast brachytherapy associated with decreased long-term breast preservation and increased complications compared with whole-breast irradiation; Circulating tumor cells have predictive value in early-stage breast cancer

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July 2012

Geriatricians Play an Increasingly Important Role in Cancer Care
Older patients with special needs are surviving cancer in unprecedented numbers
Compass: Early-Stage Cervical Cancer
Treatment choices vary according to disease stage and patient-specific factors
House Call: Exercise and Cancer Prevention
Benefits of exercise apply to a variety of cancers

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June 2012

Minimally Invasive Component Separation Reduces Wound-Healing Complications from Abdominal Surgery
Minimally invasive approach potentially improves functional outcomes

Bevacizumab for Glioblastoma: Symptom Relief Proven, Overall Survival Benefit Being Studied
Many patients benefit, but questions remain

VEGF Inhibitors: Promise and Challenges
Successes and limitations of antiangiogenic therapy

House Call: Hospice Care
Patients and families have choices for care and comfort

In Brief
Panobinostat elicits durable response in Hodgkin lymphoma

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May 2012

Advances in Gene Mapping Technology May Accelerate Cancer Drug Development
New research paradigm exploits faster DNA sequencing techniques
Compass: Advanced Renal Cell Carcinoma
Surgery and/or systemic therapy can help manage disease
House Call: Do Nutritional Supplements Help Prevent Cancer?
For many people, the risks may outweigh the benefits
In Brief
Drug provides symptom reduction and survival advantages for myelofibrosis patients

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April 2012

Biology, More Than Chemotherapy Timing, Drives Locoregional Recurrence in Patients Who Undergo Breast-Conserving Therapy
Neoadjuvant chemotherapy has advantages for some patients
New Treatments for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia May Improve Patient Outcomes
Clinical trials are under way for several promising drugs
House Call: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting from Chemotherapy
Several techniques can prevent or reduce this side effect

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March 2012

Precision Robotic Tools Facilitate Minimally Invasive Prostatectomy
Advantages include three-dimensional view and reduced surgeon fatigue
Fluorescence Cystoscopy Detects Hard-to-Find Bladder Tumors
Blue light imaging could improve disease management
New HPV Vaccine Recommendations Could Have Multiple Benefits
Why CDC says both boys and girls should be vaccinated
House Call: Tanning Beds Pose Health Risks
Dangers of tanning range from wrinkled skin to cancer
In Brief
T cell therapy prolongs survival in dogs with non-Hodgkin lymphoma

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February 2012

Pediatric and Adult Cancer Patients Face Different Issues in Care, Survivorship
The same type of cancer can affect children and adults differently
Palliative Care May Offer Survival Benefits
Inpatient, outpatient clinics help patients during cancer treatment
House Call: Clinical Trials
Understanding the risks, benefits, and purpose of a trial can help cancer patients decide whether to participate
In Brief

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January 2012

Meeting Needs of Cancer Survivors
Long-term survivors have unique health care needs
Compass: Locally Advanced Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Tonsil
Advances in surgical techniques may broaden treatment options for some patients
House Call: Sex After Cancer Treatment
Many cancer-related sexual problems can be solved

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November-December 2011

Transoral Laser Microsurgery for Laryngeal and Oropharyngeal Tumors
For selected patients, minimally invasive surgery has cure rates similar to radiation therapy

Exploring Causes of and Treatments for Neuropathy in Cancer Patients
Symptom researchers study chronic cancer-related neuropathy

Prostate Cancer Screening
Patients should understand the purpose and limitations of the prostate-specific antigen test

House Call: Smoking Cessation
Medications may help smokers quit

In Brief
BRCA2 mutations in ovarian cancers indicate high rates of survival and treatment response for patients

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October 2011

Treating Cancer in Pregnant Patients
Many cancers can be treated with some precautions in pregnant women
Compass: Non–Small Cell Lung Cancer: Stage IIIA
Many factors affect treatment sequence
House Call: Understanding Cancer Risk and Risk Factors
Your risk factors might affect your need for cancer screening

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September 2011

Novel Agents for Castrate-Resistant Prostate Cancer Include Potent Androgen Blockers and Immunotherapies
Despite progress, prostate cancer remains a leading cause of cancer death
New Targeted Therapy Offers Hope in Relapsed Hodgkin and Anaplastic Large-Cell Lymphoma
Clinical trials find brentuximab vedotin effective
House Call: Colorectal Cancer Screening
Risk factors determine who should be screened and how often
In Brief
Everolimus may overcome trastuzumab resistance in HER2-positive breast cancer patients

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August 2011

Addressing the Cardiac Complications of Cancer Treatment
Use of potentially cardiotoxic drugs requires screening, monitoring
Compass: Early- and Intermediate-Stage Gastric Cancer
Neoadjuvant or adjuvant treatments offer higher cure rates than surgery alone
House Call: Managing Disease-Related Fatigue
Patients and doctors often can make fatigue less severe

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July 2011

A New Era in Treating Patients Who Have Multiple Myeloma
New agents extend patient survival.
Landmark Trial Shows Potential of Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening
Study shows screening may reduce mortality rates, but questions remain.
House Call: Eating Healthier May Reduce Cancer Risk
Healthy eating habits may also increase energy and heart health.
In Brief
Inotuzumab ozogamicin shows promise for acute lymphoblastic leukemia treatment

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June 2011

MD Anderson Celebrates 70th Anniversary
MD Anderson marks seven decades of cancer research and care.
Selected Research and Clinical Milestones at MD Anderson 1941–2011
A timeline of significant events throughout MD Anderson's 70-year history
Compass: Stage II or III Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Chemotherapy and radiation therapy before or after surgery benefit patients with stage II or III soft tissue sarcoma.

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April-May 2011

Understanding and Managing Multiple Endocrine Neoplasia Syndromes
Endocrine tumors caused by multiple endocrine neoplasia syndromes (MEN) pose a dual threat—both from the tumors’ potential for growth or metastasis and from their hormonal secretions.
Two-Stage Resection and Improved Chemotherapy Regimens Lengthen Survival for Patients with Liver Metastases from Colorectal Cancer
New surgical techniques and new chemotherapy drugs have pushed up the median survival times for patients with liver metastases from colorectal cancer since the 1990s.
House Call: Saving a Life by Donating Stem Cells
Stem cell transplantation can be a life-saving treatment for many patients affected by various diseases.
In Brief
Study reveals how EZH2 protein promotes breast tumor–initiating cell growth

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