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Treatments May Alleviate and Reverse Central Nervous System Radiation Necrosis: Although radiation therapy is effective against many tumors of the brain and spine, it also damages normal tissue
INBRIEF: Bevacizumab With High-Dose Chemotherapy Shows Promise for Cisplatin-Refractory Germ Cell Tumors
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

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

Pediatric and Adult Cancer Patients Face Different Issues in Care, Survivorship: The challenges faced by children and adults with cancer can differ markedly, even when they have the same type of cancer
Palliative Care May Offer Survival Benefits: Recent studies indicate that palliative care, which has been shown to improve quality of life in patients with advanced cancer, may also help patients live longer
INBRIEF: Targeted Therapy Causes Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia Remission/Study Finds Acupuncture Can Prevent Radiation-Induced Chronic Dry Mouth
HOUSE CALL: Understanding the risks, benefits, and purpose of a trial can help cancer patients decide whether to participate

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