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April 2012

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March 2012

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February 2012

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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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March 2011

• Glioblastoma Cure Remains Elusive Despite Treatment Advances
  Aggressive surgery followed by radiation therapy and chemotherapy offers hope for some patients, but the prognosis is poor for most.
• Assessing and Addressing the Biological Effects of Stress in Cancer Patients
  The role of chronic stress in cancer progression
• MD Anderson One of Four Centers to Test Cancer Cell Detection Chip
  Blood test that could monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatment by capturing circulating tumor cells
• House Call: Yoga and Tai Chi
  Two distinct disciplines offer similar physical and psychological benefits.

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February 2011

• Surgeons Use Computer-Generated Models for Jaw Reconstruction
  New techniques improve fibula flap reconstruction.
• Addressing Cancer-Related Health Disparities
  Research aims to find causes and solutions.
• House Call: Traveling for Medical Treatment
  Advice from current and former patients and caregivers
• In Brief
  Drug combination may benefit acute myelogenous leukemia or myelodysplastic syndrome patients who have poor prognosis; new targeted therapy for Hodgkin lymphoma shows promise; drug shows promise against treatment-resistant chronic myelogenous leukemia.

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January 2011

• New Drugs Control Symptoms of Myeloproliferative Disorders and Improve Quality of Life for Patients
  Clinical trials show that JAK2 inhibitors can effectively treat myeloproliferative disorders.
  
• Compass: Metastatic Melanoma
  Experimental treatments could be preferable to standard therapies for metastatic melanoma.
• House Call: Breast Awareness
  Guidelines recommend breast awareness rather than formal self-exams.

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November-December 2010

• Desmoid Tumors
  Multidisciplinary treatment for an enigmatic disease
• Endoscopic Surgery for Skull Base Tumors
  Patient selection is the key to success for the minimally invasive procedure.
• House Call: Books Provide Comfort, Guidance, Relaxation
  Recommended reading for cancer patients
• In Brief
  Earlier breast cancer screening recommended for Hispanic women; SUMO is important for DNA damage repair; regional care centers make cancer treatment easily accessible; SIK2 plays critical role in chemotherapy resistance.

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October 2010

• Protecting the Patient during Radiation Therapy
  Staff expertise and equipment accuracy are essential to safe and effective treatment.
• Compass: Stage II Colon Cancer: Adjuvant Therapy?
  After surgery, some patients benefit from chemotherapy.
• House Call: Managing Cancer-Related Pain
  Cancer pain is now very treatable.
• In Brief
  Researchers identify enzyme involved in chemotherapy resistance.

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September 2010

• Tiny Particles, Vast Potential
  Coming soon to the clinic: nanoparticles that deliver therapy straight to tumor cells, bypassing normal cells and many toxic effects
• Non-Hodgkin Lymphomas
  Targeted therapies leading treatment advances
• House Call: Writing for Wellness
  Keeping a journal
• In Brief
  Study shows abnormal cells in blood increase with lung cancer stage.

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August 2010

• Therapeutic Vaccines against Cancer
  Clinical trials of therapeutic vaccines in cancer patients yield positive results.
• Findings Could Alter Chronic Myelogenous Leukemia Treatment
  Phase III trials show newer drugs yield better responses than imatinib.
• House Call: Understanding the Benefits and Risks of Massage
  Massage may relieve side effects of cancer and cancer treatment.
• In Brief
  Vandetanib shows benefit when combined with docetaxel for lung cancer; HPV-positive tumor status Indicates better prognosis in patients with oropharyngeal cancer

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July 2010

• Refining Approaches to Thyroid Cancer
  Time-proven treatments and newer biologic agents offer hope, particularly for patients with advanced disease.
• Compass: Locoregional Cancer of the Esophagus
  Timing surgery and other therapies for resectable disease
• House Call: Understanding Clinical Trials
  The role of clinical trials in new medical treatments

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June 2010

• The BATTLE Results Are In
  Phase II trial reveals molecular signatures in lung cancer that may guide treatment decisions.
• Endoscopic Repair of Colon Perforations
  Nonsurgical techniques for closing gastrointestinal defects may yield benefits for patients undergoing colonoscopy.
• House Call: Skin Cancer Screening
  What is it and who should get it?
• In Brief
  Stem cells seen repairing heart attack damage over time; additional blood data may improve pediatric leukemia predictions; pediatric patients with rare tumor may benefit from heated chemotherapy; new findings refute link between UVA, melanoma

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