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New Test Predicts Colon Cancer Recurrence
For the first time, a test can predict which patients with stage 2 colon cancer are more likely to have a recurrence.
Avastin Successful With Various Chemotherapies in Breast Cancer
Adding Avastin to standard therapy delays progression of advanced HER2-negative breast cancer in women without prior treatment.
Trial Confirms Benefit of Targeted Combination in Lung Cancer
A large phase III study examining whether the addition of Tarceva (erlotinib) to Avastin (bevacizumab) delayed progression of advanced non-small cell lung cancer reached its primary goal.
CA-125 Monitoring Not Helpful for Ovarian Cancer Survivors
Results from an international study challenge current practice of screening for ovarian cancer relapse.
Therapeutic Vaccine Delays Lymphoma Recurrence
Researchers of a follicular lymphoma trial hope that BiovaxID, a personalized vaccine, could help delay recurrences.
Herceptin Improves Survival in Gastric Cancer
The breast cancer drug Herceptin (trastuzumab) extends survival in certain gastric cancer patients by almost three months, according to a phase III international study.
Antidepressants Reduce the Effectiveness of Tamoxifen
Taking tamoxifen at the same time as certain drugs that treat depression and hot flashes may reduce the cancer drug’s ability to prevent breast cancer recurrence.
Zactima Delays Advanced Lung Cancer Growth
An international phase III trial found the investigational lung cancer drug, Zactima (vandetanib), significantly slowed the time a patient’s advanced lung cancer progressed.
PARP Inhibitors Successful Against Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancers
A new class of drugs called PARP inhibitors is getting some serious attention in metastatic triple-negative breast cancers.
What's your exercise excuse?
How do we improve cancer clinical trial participation?
FDA approves the first cancer drug for dogs
Riding with Amazons
Study shows how to prevent rash from EGFR inhibitors
New site can help you find the financial assistance you need
Chemobrain research and attention growing
Olivia Newton-John wants to sing your song
Why aren't cancer docs talking to their patients about fertility?
A new test can predict risk of colon cancer recurrence
Ginger offers relief for chemo-related nausea
Patients with an unknown primary aren't getting the help they need
Fitness & Nutrition page debuts
Survivorship Care Plans
Are cancer survivors more likely to be unemployed?
Notes from Oz
Mom and teen home, but debate rages on...
Rash Decisions
Educational campaign launched to help nurses help patients who have treatment-related rash.
Treatment Updates From the Miami Breast Cancer Conference
For 25 years, surgical and medical oncologists have gathered in sunny Miami to discuss the latest strategies in breast cancer management.
Cancer Survivors Hit Harder with Job Losses
Experts offer advice to survivors after a study shows people with cancer have a higher risk of being unemployed than people without a history of cancer.
Finasteride Recommended to Prevent Prostate Cancer
Men may benefit from a drug that can reduce their risk of getting prostate cancer, according to new guidelines.
