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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 07, July 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt Jul 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 07, July 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • FGFR Inhibition for Bladder Cancer: Erdafitinib has favorable response rate in advanced bladder cancers, including those that do not respond to immunotherapy
  • INBRIEF: Targeted Therapies Matched to Tumor-Specific Mutations Prolong Survival
  • Managing High-Risk Breast Lesions: Strong provider recommendation for preventive therapy increases its use in women with lobular carcinoma in situ, atypical hyperplasia
  • Aerosolized Gemcitabine for Pulmonary Metastases: Clinical trials tests novel chemotherapy delivery system for patients with lung metastases from osteosarcoma or other solid tumors
  • HOUSE CALL: What the national Cancer Institute Does- Resources for cancer patients, caregivers, physicians, researchers

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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 05-06, May - June 2018, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson, Bryan Tutt May 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 05-06, May - June 2018, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Breast Cancer Treatment without Surgery: New approach may let certain breast cancer patients who respond to systemic therapy forgo surgery
  • INBRIEF: Targeted Drug BLU-667 Shows Promise against Solid Tumors with RET Alterations
  • Diet May Improve Gut Microbiome in Colorectal Cancer Survivors: Trial tests whether adding beans to diet affects markers of cancer risk, metabolic health
  • TRK Inhibition Shows Activity in Solid Tumors: Early results of clinical trials for adult, pediatric patients with NTRK gene fusions show promise
  • HOUSE CALL: Preparing for Natural Disasters-People with cancer or other chronic illnesses should take extra precautions

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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 04, April 2018, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson Apr 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 04, April 2018, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Hunger Training Helps Manage Weight, May Reduce Cancer Risk: Clinical Trial tests weight loss strategy to reduce cancer risk in obese participants
  • Re-Irradiation for Recurrent Head and Neck cancer: Stereotactic techniques enable re-irradiation of unresectable tumors
  • Dermoscopy for Early Detection of Melanoma. Other Skin Cancers: MD Anderson physicians train clinicians in underserved areas to use dermoscopy, which can help avoid unnecessary biopsy
  • HOUSE CALL: Alcohol-Related cancers-Drinking alcohol increases risk of several types of cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 02, February 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt Feb 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 02, February 2018, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Radiation Therapy for Liver Cancer: Clinical trials expand treatment options for patients with primary liver cancer
  • Proton Therapy for Breast Cancer May Avoid Heart Damage: Trial compares cardiotoxicity of proton-and photon-based radiation therapy to the breast/chest wall and lymph nodes
  • New targeted Therapies for Leukemia: New treatments target CD123, BCL2 proteins in acute myelogenous leukemia, blastic plasmacytoid dendritic cell neoplasm
  • HOUSE CALL: Supportive Care for Cancer Patients- Supportive care treats the whole patient, not just the cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 01, January 2018, Bryan Tutt Jan 2018

Oncolog, Volume 63, Number 01, January 2018, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Immunotherapy for Genitourinary Cancers: Clinical trials explore immune checkpoint inhibitors for bladder, kidney, prostate cancers
  • Active Surveillance for Ductal Carcinoma in Situ: COMET trial compares frequent mammography to standard treatment with surgery
  • Radiation Plus Chemotherapy for Nasal NK T Cell Lymphoma: Clinical trial may standardize treatment for rare cancer
  • HOUSE CALL: Mammography Is Essential for Breast cancer Screening- FDA warns against clinics that advertise screening without mammography
  • USEFULRESOURCES: Videoconferences Allow Collaboration in Cancer Prevention, Treatment, Survivorship

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 08, August 2017, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson Aug 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 08, August 2017, Bryan Tutt, Sarah Bronson

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Immunotherapy for Smoldering Myeloma: Clinical trials test PD-1, DC38 inhibitors to delay progression from premalignant disease to multiple myeloma.
  • Malignant Pheochromocytoma and Sympathetic Paraganglioma Research: Studies may expand treatment options for patients with rare neuroendocrine tumors.
  • Hypofractionated Partial-Breast Irradiation: Clinical trial tests 10-day external-beam radiation therapy regimen after lumpectomy for patients with early-stage breast cancer.
  • HOUSE CALL: Support for Cancer Patients: Patients, caregivers find many types of support from various organizations

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 02, February 2017, Jill Deisigne-Russell, Christina Bennett, Laura Russell Feb 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 02, February 2017, Jill Deisigne-Russell, Christina Bennett, Laura Russell

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  • Fallopian Tube Removal May Reduce Ovarian Cancer Risk: Alternative approach to prophylactic surgery for women with BRCA mutations averts early menopause.
  • Highlights from the 2016 San Antonio Breast Cancer Symposium: MD Anderson researchers present findings regarding diagnosis, staging, treatment.
  • INBRIEF: Locoregional Restaging of Newly Diagnosed Breast Cancer with Mammography and Ultrasonography May Help Detect Additional Lesions
  • HOUSE CALL: Stem Cell Transplant Terms: Helpful definitions for patients and families
  • USEFUL RESOURCES: Algorithms for Managing Treatment-Related Conditions

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Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 01, January 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Z Ahmed Jan 2017

Oncolog, Volume 62, Number 01, January 2017, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch, Z Ahmed

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Neoadjuvant Immunotherapy for Melanoma: Trial investigates immune checkpoint blockade in patients with respectable stage III or oligometastatic stage IV disease.
  • Radiation May Enhance Immunotherapy for Solid Tumors: Clinical Trials combine immune checkpoint inhibitors with radiation therapy against lung cancers, other solid tumors.
  • INBRIEF: Nivolumab Plus Azacitidine Shows Promise in Relapsed Acute Myelogenous Leukemia/ Acute Myelogenous Leukemia, Myelodysplastic Syndrome Study Questions Standard Exclusion Criteria for Conventional Trials
  • HOUSE CALL: Social Media Groups for Cancer Patients-Twitter chats, online groups for patients, caregivers
  • USEFUL RESOURCES: Resources to Aid Referring Physicians

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Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 09, September 2016, Jill Delsigne-Russell, Brandon C. Strubberg, E Nielsen Sep 2016

Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 09, September 2016, Jill Delsigne-Russell, Brandon C. Strubberg, E Nielsen

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Transport Oncophysics Could Guide Pancreatic Cancer Treatment: Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinomas respond poorly to standard treatments. Researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center are applying the principles of physics to characterize the tumors, and these analyses could lead to individualized therapy.
  • Nivolumab Shows Potential in Treating Squamous Cell Carcinoma of the Anal Canal: Currently, there are no standard therapy options for patients with treatment-refractory metastatic squamous cell carcinoma of the anal canal (SCCA), but early results of a multi-institutional clinical trial (No. NCI9673) led by researchers at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center show that the …

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Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 01, January 2016, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt, Bryan Tutt Jan 2016

Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 01, January 2016, Sarah Bronson, Bryan Tutt, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Proactive Management of Li-Fraumeni Syndrome Benefits Patients: Li-Fraumeni syndromes a hereditary disorder that confers an extremely high likelihood of developing cancer on affected individuals.
  • Clinical Trial Tests High-Dose Radiation Therapy for Limited Stage Small Cell Lung Cancer: Small cell lung cancer carries a poor prognosis, even for patients without metastatic disease. But a phase III trial of high-dose daily or accelerated twice-daily thoracic radiation therapy for limited stage small cell kung cancer may lead to longer survival.
  • Reducing Complications and Hospital Readmissions after Liver Surgery: Hepatectomy carries a risk of complications that can lead to hospital readmission and even death. …

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Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 04, April 2012, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt Apr 2012

Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 04, April 2012, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Biology, More Than Chemotherapy Timing, Drives Locoregional Recurrence in Patients Who Undergo Breast-Conserving Therapy: The management of breast cancer, like that of many cancers, often requires a little bit of everything: surgery, radiation therapy, and systemic therapy with chemotherapeutic drugs or other agents
  • New Treatments for Acute Myelogenous Leukemia May Improve Patient Outcomes: Acute myelogenous leukemia (AML) is an aggressive and deadly malignancy, nut new treatments are being developed that may prolong remissions
  • HOUSE CALL: Controlling Nausea and Vomiting from Chemotherapy: Several techniques can be used to prevent or reduce this side effect

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Oncology, Volume 56, Number 10, October 2011, Bryan Tutt, Sunni Hosemann Oct 2011

Oncology, Volume 56, Number 10, October 2011, Bryan Tutt, Sunni Hosemann

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Treating Cancer in Pregnant Patients: Pregnancy is usually a joyous, hopeful time; a cancer diagnosis can be devastating. When pregnancy and cancer occur together, they present special challenges for patients and physicians. Fortunately, these challenges often can be overcome by a multidisciplinary approach to treatment
  • Compass: Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Stage IIIA-Many factors affect treatment sequences
  • HOUSE CALL: Understanding Cancer Risk and Risk Factors: Your risk factors might affect your need for cancer screening

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Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 04-05, April-May 2011, Zach Bohannan, Bryan Tutt Apr 2011

Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 04-05, April-May 2011, Zach Bohannan, Bryan Tutt

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • 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 Lever Metastasis from Colorectal Cancer
  • HOUSE CALL: Saving a Life by Donating Stem Cells: Fact about stem cell transplants
  • IN BRIEF: Study Reveals How EZH2 Protein Promotes Breast Tumor-Initiating Cell Growth

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 09, September 2010, Sunita Patterson, John Lebas Sep 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 09, September 2010, Sunita Patterson, John Lebas

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Tiny Particales, 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
  • INBRIEF: Study Shows Abnormal Cells in Blood Increase with Lung Cancer Stage

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 04-05, April-May 2010, John Lebas, Sunni Hoseman Apr 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 04-05, April-May 2010, John Lebas, Sunni Hoseman

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • IMAGING NERVES: Tetnus Toxin Offers Promise for Neurography
  • INBRIEF: Fight-or-Flight Hormones Linked to Metastasis/Drug Combination Shows Promise for Colon Cancer Chemoprevention
  • Compass Spring 2010: Early Uterine Papillary Serous Carcinoma: Treatment Options Tailored to Patient and Disease Characteristcs
  • House Call: Addressing the Cosmetic Effects of Breast Cancer

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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 03, March 2010, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch Mar 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 03, March 2010, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Benign Tumors That Cause Big Problems:Fortunately, parathyroid tumors can be removed with minimally invasive surgery.
  • Preventing Bone Loss nad Fractures in Cancer Patients
  • INBRIEF: Leukemia Cells Observed Burning Fat to Evade Death/Assesment Tool Takes Aim at Graft-versus-Host Disease
  • House call: Immunotherapy:Boosting the Body's Fight Against Cancer

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Oncolog Volume 54, Number 02, February 2009, Maude Veech, Joe Munch, Don Norwood Feb 2009

Oncolog Volume 54, Number 02, February 2009, Maude Veech, Joe Munch, Don Norwood

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Accelerated Partial Breast Irradiation: A Promising Adjuvant to Lumpectomy Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia: Pediatric Regimens for Adolescents and
  • House Call: Think About Your Medical Needs When Preparing for Natural Disasters
  • Young Adults Yield Survival Advantages
  • A New Biomarker for Bladder Cancer?

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 02, February 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Ellen Mcdonald Phd Feb 2008

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 02, February 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Ellen Mcdonald Phd

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Emergency Care for Cancer Patients
  • Bringing Clinical Trials to the Community
  • House Call: Understanding the Immune System
  • DiaLog: Cognitive Dysfunction in Cancer, by Christina Meyers, PhD, Professor and Chief, Section of Neuropsychology

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Oncolog Volume 53, Number 05, May 2008, John Lebas, Joe Munch, Alexander V. Prokhorov Md, Phd Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 05, May 2008, John Lebas, Joe Munch, Alexander V. Prokhorov Md, Phd

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Hepatocellular Carcinoma: New Standards in Therapy Emerging
  • House Call: When Diagnosis Meets Denial
  • In Brief: Overweight, Obese Patients Fare Worse with Breast Cancer, Researchers Find
  • DiaLog: ASPIRE to Stop Teen Smoking, by Alexander V. Prokhorov, MD, PhD, Project Director, ASPIRE, Professor, Department of Behavioral Science
  • A Reverse Approach to Adrenal Gland Resection

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Oncolog Volume 53, Number 04, April 2008, Diane Witter, John Lebas, Sunni Hosemann Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 04, April 2008, Diane Witter, John Lebas, Sunni Hosemann

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Cancer as a Chronic Disease
  • In Brief: Cancer-Promoting Protein in Ovarian Cancer May Be Stopped with RNA Liposome
  • House Call: Caring for the Caregiver
  • Barely Benign

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Oncolog Volume 53, Number 06, June 2008, Karen Stuyck, Virginia M. Mohlere, David Stouter, David Jenkins Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 06, June 2008, Karen Stuyck, Virginia M. Mohlere, David Stouter, David Jenkins

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Psychotherapy Extends Cancer Care Beyond the Physical
  • House Call: Understanding How Cancer Spreads
  • DiaLog: Teaming Spiritual and Medical Care, by Rev. David Stouter, Chaplain, Department of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education, and Rev. David Jenkins, Director, Department of Chaplaincy and Pastoral Education
  • Radical Trachelectomy: A Fertility-Sparing Option for Invasive Cervical Cancer

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 12, December 2007, Sunni Hosemann, Diane Witter, Huong Le-Petross Md Jan 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 12, December 2007, Sunni Hosemann, Diane Witter, Huong Le-Petross Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Worth More than a Thousand Words\
  • A Step Forward for Stents
  • House Call: Getting the Most From Your Doctor Visit
  • DiaLog: Is MRI Better for Breast Screening?, by Huong Le-Petross, MD

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 11, November 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Reginald F. Munden Md Nov 2006

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 11, November 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Reginald F. Munden Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Treating Skull Base Tumors
  • Targeting Inflammatory Breast Cancer
  • House Call: On the Job with Cancer
  • DiaLog: Helical CT Screening: Does It Affect Lung Cancer Outcome? by Reginald F. Munden, MD, Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 06, June 2006, Karen Stuyck, Manny Gonzales Jun 2006

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 06, June 2006, Karen Stuyck, Manny Gonzales

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Breast Cancer in the Prime of Life
  • Early Nutritional Intervention Recommended for Cancer Patients
  • House Call: How to Deal with Pain

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Oncolog Volume 51, Number 05, May 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Kathryn Carnes, Patrick Hwu Md May 2006

Oncolog Volume 51, Number 05, May 2006, Sunni Hosemann, Kathryn Carnes, Patrick Hwu Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • A Better Kind of Brain Surgery
  • Raloxifene Effective for Breast Cancer Prevention
  • House Call: The Many Benefits of Massage
  • DiaLog: Cancer Vaccines and Immunotherapy, by Patrick Hwu, MD, Professor and Chair, Melanoma Medical Oncology

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Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 07/08, July-August 2005, Rachel Williams, Sunni Hosemann Jul 2005

Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 07/08, July-August 2005, Rachel Williams, Sunni Hosemann

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Getting Proactive About Prevention
  • New Techniques in Tumor Ablation
  • House Call: Calling for Help: Cancer Helplines and What They Offer

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Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 05, May 2005, Dawn Chalaire, Jonathan M. Kurie Md May 2005

Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 05, May 2005, Dawn Chalaire, Jonathan M. Kurie Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Filling the Void
  • House Call: Understanding Your Blood Counts
  • DiaLog: Celebrex Trials Resume, by Jonathan M. Kurie, MD, Professor, Department of Thoracic/Head & Neck Medical Oncology

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Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 04, April 2005, Rachel Williams, Ellen Mcdonald, Michael Fisch Md, Mph Apr 2005

Oncolog, Volume 50, Number 04, April 2005, Rachel Williams, Ellen Mcdonald, Michael Fisch Md, Mph

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Harnessing the Immune System: The Promise and Potential of Cancer Vaccines
  • Considering Prophylactic Surgery
  • House Call: Chemotherapy and Hair Loss
  • DiaLog: Redefining Success in Cancer Care, by Michael Fisch, MD, MPH, Medical Director, Community Clinical Oncology Program

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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 12, December 2004, David Galloway, Katie Prout Matias, Diane Witter, Paul Mathew Md Sep 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 12, December 2004, David Galloway, Katie Prout Matias, Diane Witter, Paul Mathew Md

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • Advances in Prostate Cancer Treatment
  • Everyday Drugs Show New Promise for Cancer
  • Are COX-2 Inhibitors Safe?
  • House Call: Myths & Facts about Cancer Prevention
  • DiaLog: Neoadjuvant Trials in Prostate Cancer, by Paul Mathew, MD, Assistant Professor, Department of Genitourinary Medical Oncology

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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 11, November 2004, Rachel Williams, Steve C. Stuyck Mph Sep 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 11, November 2004, Rachel Williams, Steve C. Stuyck Mph

OncoLog MD Anderson's Report to Physicians (All issues)

  • The Youngest Cancer Patients
  • Meeting the Rising Demand for Outpatient Care
  • House Call: Going Beyond the Headlines: Tips to help you evaluate cancer stories in the news media
  • DiaLog: Cancer Information in the Media, by Stephen C. Stuyck, MPH, Vice President for Public Affairs

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