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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 …


Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 03, March 2011, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch Mar 2011

Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 03, March 2011, Bryan Tutt, Joe Munch

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  • Glioblastoma Cure Remains Elusive Despite Treatment Advances: Aggressive surgery followed by radiation therapy and chemo-therapy offers hope of long-term survival for some patients with glioblastoma, but for most glioblastoma patients, the prognosis is poor
  • Assessing and Addressing the Biological Effects of Stress in Cancer Patients: Stress has long been linked to cancer progression. But the precise mechanisms by which stress exacts its pro-tumor effects are not fully understood
  • MD Anderson One of Four Centers to Test Cancer Cell Detection Chip: A new test that could monitor the effectiveness of cancer treatment
  • HOUSE CALL: Yoga and Tai Chi: Two distinct disciplines …


Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 02, February 2011, Joe Munch, John Lebas Feb 2011

Oncolog, Volume 56, Number 02, February 2011, Joe Munch, John Lebas

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


Oncolog Volume 54, Number 07/08, July/August 2009, John Lebas, Sunni Hosemann, Bryan Tutt Jul 2009

Oncolog Volume 54, Number 07/08, July/August 2009, John Lebas, Sunni Hosemann, Bryan Tutt

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  • Frontiers in Radiosurgery
  • Advanced Ovarian Cancer
  • House Call: Colorectal Cancer: Life-Saving Options for Early Detection
  • Reduced Wait Times Mean Faster Access for New Patients


Oncolog Volume 53, Number 10, October 2008, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson Jan 2008

Oncolog Volume 53, Number 10, October 2008, Joe Munch, Sunita Patterson

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  • Pancreatic Cancer: The Prognosis Is Changing
  • Delivering “The Guardian of the Genome”
  • House Call: “Seeing” Cancer from the Outside
  • Catching Pancreatic Cancer Early


Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 01, January 2003, David Galloway, Stephanie Deming, Heather Russell Jan 2003

Oncolog, Volume 48, Number 01, January 2003, David Galloway, Stephanie Deming, Heather Russell

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

  • Putting an End to the Waiting: Diagnosis Clinic Finds Answers for Patients When Cancer Is Suspected
  • The Center for Research on Minority Health: Working with the Community to End Health Disparities
  • Collaboration Between M. D. Anderson, University of Puerto Rico to Address Cancer in Minority Populations
  • House Call: Diagnostic Imaging Tests: How They Work and What to Expect


Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 12, December 2002, Dawn Chalaire, Karen Stuyck, Raymond Sawaya Md Dec 2002

Oncolog, Volume 47, Number 12, December 2002, Dawn Chalaire, Karen Stuyck, Raymond Sawaya Md

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

  • Advances in Imaging Lead to More Targeted Radiation Treatments
  • Imaging Techniques Follow the Movements of Tumors During and Between Radiation Treatments
  • Evolution of Conformal Radiation Therapy Continues: IMRT Called 'the Next Level of Conformality'
  • DiaLog: The Caregiver: An Unsung Hero, by Raymond Sawaya, MD, Professor and Chair, Department of Neurosurgery
  • Support Groups, Classes Teach Caregivers How to Care for Patients and Themselves


Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 09, September 2000, Mariann Crapanzano, Kerry L. Wright, David L. Callender Md Sep 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 09, September 2000, Mariann Crapanzano, Kerry L. Wright, David L. Callender Md

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  • Multidisciplinary Care Improves Treatment, Enhances Quality of Life for Patients with Colorectal Cancer
  • DiaLog: Treating Cancer with a Team Approach, by David L. Callender, MD, Senior Vice President and Chief Medical Officer
  • Cervical Cancer Prevention: Could Spectroscopy Steal the Spot"light"?
  • Virtual Colonoscopy a Potential Screening Reality
  • Protocols: Clinical Trials for Colorectal Cancer
  • Compass: Clinical Practice Guidelines
  • House Call: Sharing Personal Stories: Books Written by People with Cancer


Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 03, March 2000, Jude Richard, Kerry L. Wright, Charles S. Cleeland Phd Mar 2000

Oncolog, Volume 45, Number 03, March 2000, Jude Richard, Kerry L. Wright, Charles S. Cleeland Phd

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

  • Dental Oncologists Prepare Patients with Head and Neck Cancer for Radiation Therapy
  • DiaLog: Nurses Bring Personal Touch to Clinical Research, by Charles S. Cleeland, PhD, Professor, Pain Research Group, Division of Anesthesiology and Critical Care
  • House Call: Coping with Chemotherapy
  • Radiofrequency Ablation Surpasses Cryoablation as the Treatment of Choice for Localized, Unresectable Liver Malignancies


Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 09, September 1999, Dawn Chalaire, Alison Rufffin, Vickie J. Williams, Aman Buzdar Md Sep 1999

Oncolog, Volume 44, Number 09, September 1999, Dawn Chalaire, Alison Rufffin, Vickie J. Williams, Aman Buzdar Md

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  • Cautious Approach to Soft Tissue Sarcoma Yields More Favorable Outcomes
  • What's to Eat? Encouraging children to eat well for a healthier future
  • Orthopaedic Surgeons Save Limbs, Restore Function for Patients with Bone Tumors
  • DiaLog: High-Dose Chemotherapy Deserves More Study, by Aman Buzdar, MD, Professor, Department of Breast Medical Oncology
  • House Call: Breast Cancer: Understanding the Risks
  • Protocols: Sarcoma/Osteosarcoma Clinical Trials


Oncolog, Volume 41, Number 01, January-March 1996, Stephanie P. Deming, Kathryn L. Hale, Vickie J. Williams Jan 1996

Oncolog, Volume 41, Number 01, January-March 1996, Stephanie P. Deming, Kathryn L. Hale, Vickie J. Williams

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

  • Malignant brain tumors a new target for gene therapy
  • Benign pituitary tumors threaten endocrine and nervous systems
  • New guidebook helps patients and caregivers cope with advanced cancer


Oncolog, Volume 36, Issue 02, April-June 1991, Gilbert H. Fletcher M.D., James M. Bowen Jan 1991

Oncolog, Volume 36, Issue 02, April-June 1991, Gilbert H. Fletcher M.D., James M. Bowen

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

  • Redefining the risks of chemotherapy during pregnancy Renewing the assault on pancreatic cancer
  • Significance of cancer volume in radiotherapy