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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 01, January 2018, Bryan Tutt Jan 2018

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

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  • 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 61, Number 10, October 2016, Laura L. Russell, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt, Z Ahmed Oct 2016

Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 10, October 2016, Laura L. Russell, Joe Munch, Bryan Tutt, Z Ahmed

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  • Preventing Postoperative Urinary Tract Infections in Cancer Patients: Urinary tract infections (UTIs) increase morbidity, mortality and health care costs and prolong hospitalizations for patients who require urinary catheters-especially those who undergo long, complex surgeries or procedures to treat urological or gynecological cancers. To reduce the incidence of UTIs, clinicians at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center developed a quality improvement program for surgical patients at the institution.
  • Study Offers a Starting Point for Testing Immunotherapy in Rectal Cancer Patients with Deficient DNA Mismatch Repair: A recent study's findings provide a starting point for assessing the efficacy of immunotherapy …

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Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 06, June 2016, Jill Deisigne, Joe Munch, Kathryn Hale, B Strubberg Jun 2016

Oncolog, Volume 61, Number 06, June 2016, Jill Deisigne, Joe Munch, Kathryn Hale, B Strubberg

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  • Proton Therapy Trials May Provide More Options for Patients with Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer: Proton therapy offers the potential to deliver a higher radiation dose to lung tumors and a lower dose to healthy tissues than does standard radiation therapy. However, the effectiveness of proton therapy has not yet been documented in clinical trials for patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC), the most common type of lung cancer. Two ongoing trials of proton therapy aim to demonstrate its effectiveness and may change the standard of care for NSCLC.
  • Innovative "Basket" Trial Shows Promise of BRAF Inhibition in Various Cancers: …

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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

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  • 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 01, January 2012, Joe Munch, Sunni Hosemann Jan 2012

Oncolog, Volume 57, Number 01, January 2012, Joe Munch, Sunni Hosemann

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

  • Meeting Needs of Cancer Survivors: Thanks to new treatments and early detection, many types of cancer can be cured or managed, and more cancer patients are surviving than in the past. These long-term survivors have unique health care needs that are just beginning to be understood.
  • 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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Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 07, July 2011, Kate Newberry, Joe Munch Jul 2011

Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 07, July 2011, Kate Newberry, Joe Munch

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  • A New Era in Treating Patients Who Have Multiple Myeloma: During the past decade, several novel treatments have extended the median survival time for patients with multiple myeloma from less than 3 years to more than 7 years, and researchers are working to further improve treatment
  • Landmark Trial Shows Potential of Low-Dose Computed Tomography for Lung Cancer Screening
  • 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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Oncolog Volume 55, Number 02, February 2010, Joe Munch, John Lebas Feb 2010

Oncolog Volume 55, Number 02, February 2010, Joe Munch, John Lebas

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

  • Risk-Based Cancer Screening: M.D. Anderson's revised guidelines offer more precise individualized recommendations on screening for common cancers.
  • Screen Guidelines INBRIEF
  • Electronic Navigatin Biopsy for Peripheral Lung Lesion Diagnosis
  • House Call: Couples and Cancer: Cancer-Related Issues Can Disrupt Relationships
  • INBRIEF: Researchers Find Glioblastoma's Resistance to Treatment Rooted in Immunosuppression

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Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 10, October 2007, Diane Witter, Vickie J. Williams, Michael Fisch Md, Mph Jan 2007

Oncolog, Volume 52, Number 10, October 2007, Diane Witter, Vickie J. Williams, Michael Fisch Md, Mph

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

  • Cancer Chemoprevention: A Prescription for Health?
  • Clinic Targets Oral Cancer at Early Stages
  • Customized Cancer Care for Kids
  • Hotline Consultation Available for Suspected Cancer Cases
  • House Call: Cancer Stages: Understanding the Basics
  • DiaLog: Rethinking the Standard of Care, by Michael Fisch, MD, MPH

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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 49, Number 10, October 2004, Dawn Chalaire, Sunni Hosemann, David Galloway, Karen Basen-Engquist Phd, Mph Sep 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 10, October 2004, Dawn Chalaire, Sunni Hosemann, David Galloway, Karen Basen-Engquist Phd, Mph

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

  • Treating Head and Neck Cancer Requires Extraordinary Coordination Among Disciplines
  • Researchers Seek to Understand the Mysteries of Uterine Cancer and to Find Better Treatments
  • Mammography vs. Magnetic Resonance Imaging: A Breast Cancer Prevention Specialist and a Radiologist Weigh in on the Recent Debate
  • House Call: The Role of Alcohol and Tobacco in Head and Neck Cancer
  • DiaLog: Sexuality after Gynecologic Cancer, by Karen Basen-Engquist, PhD, Associate Professor, Department of Behavioral Health

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Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 02, February 2004, Sunni Hosemann, Aurelio Matamoros Feb 2004

Oncolog, Volume 49, Number 02, February 2004, Sunni Hosemann, Aurelio Matamoros

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

  • Colorectal Cancer Screening: Encouraging Compliance Today and Looking to the Future
  • Despite Its Drawbacks, Mammography Is Still Recommended
  • Communication Is Essential When Guiding Patients through the Maze of Genetic Breast Cancer Screening
  • House Call: Cancer Epidemiology, Step-by-Step
  • DiaLog: On Being a Volunteer, by Anderson Network volunteer

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 07/08, July/August 2003, Ann Sutton, Karen Stuyck, Gayle Nesom Jul 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 07/08, July/August 2003, Ann Sutton, Karen Stuyck, Gayle Nesom

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

  • Researchers Explore Possible Applications of Nanotechnology in Cancer Treatment
  • Sharing the Burden: Palliative Care Team Helps Patients, Families Through Difficult Times
  • UPDATE: Study of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene (STAR) Nearing Completion Recruitment Efforts Focus on Women in Minority, Medically Underserved Populations
  • House Call: Getting the Best Treatment

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Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 06, June 2003, Dawn Chalaire, Sunni Hosemann, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Kerry L. Wright, Daniel J. Booser Md Jun 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 06, June 2003, Dawn Chalaire, Sunni Hosemann, Kate O'Suilleabhain, Kerry L. Wright, Daniel J. Booser Md

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

  • Largest-Ever NCI Trial to Study Lung Cancer Screening
  • “What Choices Do I Have?” Breast Reconstruction Book and CD-ROM Help Patients Make Complicated Decisions
  • House Call: Coping with the Adverse Effects of Cancer Treatment
  • New Proton Therapy Center to Deliver Radiation with Precision, Few Side Effects
  • DiaLog: Treating Breast Cancer with Hormone Therapy: Past, Present, and Future, by Daniel J. Booser, MD, FRCPC, Associate Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology

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Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 10, October 2001, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Mary K. Hughes Ms, Rn Oct 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 10, October 2001, Dawn Chalaire, Kerry L. Wright, Mary K. Hughes Ms, Rn

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

  • Surgical Techniques, New Agents Target Breast Disease with Increasing Accuracy
  • Undiagnosed Breast Clinic Provides Answers for Concerned Patients
  • House Call: Tips for Coping with the Cosmetic Effects of Breast Cancer
  • DiaLog: Breast Cancer and Body Image, by Mary K. Hughes, MS, RN, Department of Psychiatry
  • New Screening and Diagnostic Techniques Are Changing the Practice of Breast Imaging

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Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 09, September 2001, Beth Notzon, Kerry L. Wright, Renato Lenzi Md Sep 2001

Oncolog, Volume 46, Number 09, September 2001, Beth Notzon, Kerry L. Wright, Renato Lenzi Md

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  • Completing the Job: Multidisciplinary Effort Restores Form and Function, Improves Patients' Quality of Life
  • House Call: Denial and Cancer
  • Protocols: Studies Examine Treatments for Glioma
  • DiaLog: Addressing the Problem of Patients' Denial, by Renato Lenzi, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Gastrointestinal Medical Oncology
  • New Replication-Competent Adenovirus Shows Promise against Gliomas in Preclinical Studies

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Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 05, May 2000, Kerry L. Wright, Stephanie Deming, Gordon B. Mills Md, Phd May 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 05, May 2000, Kerry L. Wright, Stephanie Deming, Gordon B. Mills Md, Phd

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

  • Early Detection of Melanoma Spread May Increase Survival Benefits of Adjuvant Therapy
  • No Easy Answers: Women at Increased Risk for Breast Cancer Face Difficult Choices
  • DiaLog: Understanding Risk: A Prerequisite for Making Informed Decisions, by Gordon B. Mills, MD, PhD, Chairman, Department of Molecular Therapeutics
  • House Call: Looking for Trouble: How to Spot Signs of Melanoma
  • Protocols: Melanoma Clinical Trials
  • Biochemotherapy Means Hope for Patients with Advanced Melanoma

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Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 10, October 1999, Dawn Chalaire, Alison Rufffin, Vickie J. Williams Oct 1999

Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 10, October 1999, Dawn Chalaire, Alison Rufffin, Vickie J. Williams

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  • Stereotadic Unit Expands Treatment Options for Patients with Brain Tumors
  • New Center Teams With Community Physicians to Treat Patients With Advanced Cancer
  • IRS Deduction Gives Smokers One More Reason to Quit
  • Accuracy Essential in Stereotactic Radiosurgery
  • House Call: Vitamins and Cancer Risk: Why You Should Eat Your (Fruits and) Vegetables
  • Protocols: Brain Tumor Protocols Include Stereotactic Treatments, Surgery, and Radiation Therapy

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Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 06, June 1999, Jude Richard, Michael Courtney, Alison Rufffin, Dawn Chalaire Jun 1999

Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 06, June 1999, Jude Richard, Michael Courtney, Alison Rufffin, Dawn Chalaire

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

  • After Diagnosis, Another Hurdle: Cancer Screening for the Cancer Patient
  • House Call: Reduce Cancer Risk With Regular Cancer Screening
  • M. D. Anderson Participates in Multinational Breast Cancer Prevention Trial of Tamoxifen and Raloxifene
  • Nerve Grafting Attempts to Restore Erectile Function After Prostatectomy
  • M. D. Anderson Researchers Study Children's School Lunch Habits and Choices

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Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 09, September 1998, Sunni Hosemann, Alison Ruffin, Stephanie Deming, Garrett L. Walsh Md Sep 1998

Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 09, September 1998, Sunni Hosemann, Alison Ruffin, Stephanie Deming, Garrett L. Walsh Md

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

  • Epidemiologists find association between gene variants and smoking
  • Health care of cancer survivors addressed in new program
  • New antitobacco initiatives include clinic and computers
  • Protocols: Studies in Cancer Prevention and Health Care After Cancer Therapy Focus on Specific Needs
  • House Call: Kicking the Tobacco Habit: The Five Commandments
  • DiaLog: Surgical Techniques Offer Hope for Those with Lung Cancer, by Garrett L. Walsh, MD, Associate Professor, Department of Thoracic and Cardiovascular Surgery

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Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 03, March 1998, Sunita Patterson, Don Norwood, Alison Ruffin, Linda White Hilton Rn, Bsn, Faan Mar 1998

Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 03, March 1998, Sunita Patterson, Don Norwood, Alison Ruffin, Linda White Hilton Rn, Bsn, Faan

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

  • Promising radio frequency treatment: new option for patients with unresectable liver tumors
  • Nurse practitioners go beyond traditional nursing boundaries
  • International patient center offers help, haven to patients far from home
  • House Call: Old Friends, New Context: When Someone Close Has Cancer
  • Protocols: Trials Open to Patients with Biliary Tract Hepatocellular Carcinoma
  • DiaLog: Searching for Opportunity? First Look for Disaster by Linda White Hilton, RN, MSN, FAAN, Director, Clinical Cancer Prevention Programs

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Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 01, January 1998, Sunita Patterson, Stephanie Deming, Therese Bevers Md Jan 1998

Oncolog, Volume 43, Number 01, January 1998, Sunita Patterson, Stephanie Deming, Therese Bevers Md

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

  • Taking Mammography on the Road
  • Reassurance and Education Foster Rehabilitation After Colorectal Surgery
  • Protocols: Protocols focus on chemoprevention, improving preoperative radiotherapy, and treating advance-stage colorectal cancer
  • Sphincter-Preserving Surgery Improves Outcome for Patients with Rectal Cancer
  • House Call: Stopping Cancer Before It Occurs: Spell P-r-e-v-e-n-t-i-o-n
  • Dialog: Reaching Out and In by Therese Bevers, MD, Cancer Prevention Center Director
  • Protocols: Protocols focus on chemoprevention, improving preoperative radiotherapy, and treating advance-stage colorectal cancer

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